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American Progressive Period
The Progessive period, was when business exppansion and reform took place in the U.S. During this time many families moved from rural areas into the city. In result urban schools became filled with many students. -
Roles of Teachers
During this time period the roles of teacher's were consider to be more professional. However, due to that fact the standardization had taken part in the classroom, many teachers had disliked this and wanted more freedom in the classroom. And another interesting fact would be that women had the right to vote because of the presence in the classroom -
School Curriculum
School Curriculum focused still on basic skills as well as the student's individuality. Also, schools should set paths for students toward the future. -
Presidents
The presidents in this time period were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. -
Events
A significant event that happened in this period would be by the 1920's, all states required children to attend elementary school.There was still segregation between races as well in this period. -
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori had a huge impact during this period being Italy's first female doctor and she highly believed in children's education. She developed the "Montessori Method," which was a educational program that influenced teaching in the classroom to be more "hands-on." -
Career and Technical Eduacation
The Smith-Huges Act of 1917 established CTE which is the Career and Technical Education. This program prepares students for specific trades and the skills they need within that career. -
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1920's and the Great Depression
In this time period, society struggled ecomically in the late 1920's - early 1930's . However many immigrants came to America and quotas were set in place to set limits in the number of immigrants coming to America. -
President
The president during this period was Herbet Hoover. He took office in 1929, which was the same year of the great depression started. -
The Great Depression
On October 14, the New York Stock Market crashed causing an ecomonic shut down and panic leaving the country frazzled. -
The Roles of Teachers
Teacher during the great depression had decreasing pay. And since some schools shortened the year due to the economy many teacher struggled economically as well. -
"Dick and Jane"
These books taught basic reading skills with stories about family. Dick and Jane book were also very population. Also, during this the time the focus on school curriculum was somewhat put on hold due to the great depression, but communities banded together to have a better education for their children. -
Brown v. the Board of Education
This case was about how African American education was deprived material and education equality to "white schools." In 1954 the supreme court ruled that segregation of education was unequal and violated the Constitution. This created the impact of toward the civil rights movement. -
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American Education during the 1960's and 70's
The 60's and 70's were key turning ponts in American history from the active civil rights movement to Neil Armstrong being the first man to walk on the moon. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., is one of the omportant people in American History due to speech "I have a dream" advocating for civil rights in America. -
President
John F. Kennedy was president from 1961-1963 -
Civil Rights Act
The civil rights act of 1964 outlawed the segregation in the United States in public schools and public places. During this act it stoulated a variety of subsequent laws. The Equal Opportunity act was also paseed that prohibited discrimination of genders. -
Roles of Teachers in 60's and 70's
The role of teachers during this period was a big part of learning development especially with the program called Project Head Start because theses program provide a postive enviornment for preschool children. -
School Curriculum
The school curriculum throughtout the 70's changed significantly. Bilingual Education, which mean't classes wouldbe taught in two languages English and Spanish. In 1974, the court orderded that school offer english language classes for children with limited english. Also, children with disabilities in 1975 were granted a free public education as well as to spend part of their day in a regular classroom. -
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American Education during the 1980's -Beyond
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President
Ronald Reagan believed that the federal government's role in education should be reduced, as well as the next president, George H.W. Bushh who would have that same views. -
The Back-to-Basics Movement
The school curriculum during this movement had more of an emphasis on basic reading,writing and math skills. -
Teachers
The Role of Teachers during the 80's was more taught from textbooks and guide lines to follow. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This Act was to improve the performance of schools in America. A result of this act was the increase of charter schools, which are public schools that operates with freedom.
