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Northwest Land Ordinance *Most Important*
The Northwest Land Ordinance made it mandatory that all capable children should go to school, to be educated to possibly become a church leader. This is important because it was the first mandate that all students should go to school. Today, it is still mandatory that all children in the U.S. go to school.https://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/ord17857.html -
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Common Schools
Horace Mann was a strong advocate for common schools, which wanted free public education for all white children, training for teachers, and state control of schools. -
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Horace Mann
He was a strong advocate for Common Schools. He promoted free public education and teacher training. -
Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
Jefferson said that smarter students should go to better schools, regardless of whether they can afford it. Rush believed that women should be given education opportunities, too. Webster made english easier to understand and wanted the new colonies to lean US english versus British english. -
Committee of 10
A group of educators pushed for standardization in US public high schools. -
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Impact of John Dewey
Dewey believed that children learn best through "hands on" experience. He believed that learning essential life skills was crucial. -
Measurement Movement
Binet and Simon created tests to determine one's intelligence. Tests were originally to check for mental retardation. -
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Affects of World War 2
There was less funding, because most money went to war efforts. There were also more educational opportunities for women. Many students and teachers had to enlist. -
Brown vs. Board of Education *Most Important*
This court case declared that separate but equal schools for african americans was unconstitutional. This is important, because it was a beginning to equal rights for all people in the US. Today, everyone is included in all of our schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act *Most Important*
This act gave equal access to all students to a quality education. It provided more funding to lower income schools and provided better libraries and textbooks. This is important because it allows all students to receive an equal education, regardless of their parents income. Today, I think most schools are equal for students. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act *Most Important*
This act provides all students with disabilities special education and related services. Their classes also prepare them for employment. I think this is so important, because everyone deserves an equal opportunity to education. Today, we have classes and services for students with special needs at all public schools. -
Standards Movement *Most Important*
Believed clear, measurable standards for all school students would improve student outcome. This is important because without standards and goals, there would be no basis of what to teach students or measure what they have learned. Today, we have so many standards and goals for students. -
A Nation at Risk
This speech offered recommendations for content, standards and expectations, time, teaching, and leadership and fiscal support in order to keep the US students and workforce competitive. -
School Choice Movement
Allows students options for schooling, besides the public school that they are in the zone for. Students can go to charter or private schools. Some private schools offer scholarships or grants which students can get a "school voucher" for. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Believed that by setting higher standards and measurable goals for students, they would perform better. States must develop assessments to give their students yearly in order to receive federal funding.
