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The invention of the Gutenberg Press
Johaness Gutenberg, famous medieval inventor, patented a revolutionary printing press in 1450.
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First School in America
The Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the oldest school in the United States. The primary subject matter taught at the school was the humanities,
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First Institution of Higher Education in America
Harvard College (now known as Harvard University) is established in 1663, becoming the first institution of higher education in America. The college was established by a vote made by the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was named after John Harvard, a minister who was the first donor of the initiative.
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First Written Essay on Pedagogy In America
Christopher Dock, a young pious man, wrote a book entitled "A Hundred Rules of Conduct for Children" the first pedagogical piece of writing in America.
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First Women to Receive Medical Degree
Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first women to earn a medical degree in the United States. She was opened an institution to help women and children learn more about the medical field. Huge achievement for women's rights.
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First State University to Admit Both Sexes Equally
Iowa State University become the first state university in the United States to admit men and women equally in 1855. One of the university's many moves in equality and diversity
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National Education Association (NEA)
The National Education Association was founded in 1857 as an organization to give a voice to educators and improve conditions for both teachers and students.
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The Founding of UNL
The University of Nebraska, founded in 1869, is Nebraska's only public university.
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The Establishment of the York Public Schools District
The York Public Schools District, created on June 14, 1871, provides students quality education in all levels of schooling.
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Invention of the Ballpoint Pen
John J. Loud patented the ballpoint pen in 1888. He attempted to create a pen that could write on leather! Although we do not use their original purpose, ballpoint pens are widely used today. http://www.historyofpencils.com/writing-instruments-history/history-of-ballpoint-pens/ -
First Junior High School
The Ohio Board of Education established the first junior high school in America in 1909. The board hoped that the junior high school, consisting of grades 6 to 8, would prepare students for high school.
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Preparatory Schools Become High Schools
In the 1880's, American high schools functioned as preparatory academies for universities. The idea shifted from prep academies to the modern day high school in 1910.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
The American Education Research Association came to existence in 1916 to ameliorate the learning process and assessment practices through scholarly research.
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National School Lunch Act (NSLA)
The National School Lunch Act become law in 1964 to provide funds for school to establish efficient school lunch programs.
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The Creation of Texas Instruments Incorporated
After working for oil and electrical equipment, the company become Texas Instruments, which first worked on semiconductors. Later Texas Instruments would construct calculators.
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American College Test (ACT)
Two University of Iowa professors, E.F. Lindquist and Registrar Ted McCarrel, administer the first ACT test in 1959. The assessment was meant to demonstrate a student's mastery in the knowledge and skills developed in their educational careers.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind) become law in 1965 by Lynden B. Johnson. He envisioned children having a great educational opportunity through placing federal funds into education.
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First Career Academy
Vice-Mayor Charles W. Bowser of Chicago understood that action was needed in order to prepare students to be productive immediately after graduation. He, along with other members, set up the first career academy in Edison High School in 1969.
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The Invention of The Geometer's Sketchpad
Nicholas Jackiw established the first development of the software that the 1980s to provide students technology to facilitate in the learning of geometry
http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/General_Resources/The_Sketchpad_Story.html
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The Founding of the U.S. Department of Education
The department, created by Congress in 1980, was aimed to provide equal education to all American children and facilitate federal assistance to education.
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The Creation of TED
The Technology Entertainment and Design conferences first began in 1984 by Richard Warman and Harry Marks. Warman observed that the three fields were coming together. Later TED would involve almost every subject and provide a platform to spread ideas.
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Invention of SMART Board
SMART Technologies introduced the SMART Board, an interactive whiteboard, in 1991 as a replacement of blackboards.
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The Creation of the Valley of the Shadow
The project, initiated by Edward L. Ayers, was established in 1991 to view both sides of the Civil War. Originally, the project began as a book; however, the project become a website that contains various databases of Civil War information.
http://valley.lib.virginia.edu/VoS/usingvalley/valleystory.html
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The Creation of IXL Learning
IXL Learning, founded in 1998, was first known for Quia Web, a website that allowed students and teachers to create and share study material. IXL Learning then created IXL, a platform that provides K-12 curriculum.
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The Founding of Edgenuity
First created as Education 2020, Edgenuity is a company led by educators who seek to provide the resources to close the gaps between education and technology. It was founded in 1998.
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The Founding of Google
Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded the famous search engine Google in 1998. Google has then provided applications to its repertoire including Google Docs and Google Classroom which many students use today.
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The Invention of Moodle
Martin Dougiamas creates the learning platform Moodle during his doctorate research. The platform is still used today as a software to manage classes and assist in students' learning. -
Invention of Khan Academy
Sal Khan invented Khan Academy in 2005 to help his cousins learn. Today, Khan Academy help millions of students in the quest for knowledge.
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Invention of Youtube
Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley, and Steve Chen found the groundbreaking online video website in 2005. Youtube is used in education by providing educators a source for videos that provide powerful visuals and lessons.
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Educators, governors, commissioners, etc. designed the Common Core State Standards in 2009 to provide math and English standards that will prepare students for the next level of life regardless of what state they live in.
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The Invention of iCivics
Justice O'Connor, after retiring from the Supreme Court, founded the interactive iCivics in 2009. iCivics provides students a fun way to learn about civics through games and other resources.
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The Invention of Prezi
Peter Arvai, Péter Halácsy, and Adam Somlai-Fischer founded the famous slidware in 2009. The slideware was aimed to revolutionize how we present information.
https://prezi.com/about/
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The Invention of Quizlet
Andrew Sutherland, a young high school kid, invented a study tool to help improve learning in 2010. The study tool that he created would become on of the most used study tools ever created.
https://quizlet.com/mission -
The Invention of Duolingo
Luis Von Ahn and Severin Hacker launch a language program named Duolingo in 2012. The application would become one of the most popular ways to learn languages in the 21st century.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/aug/27/luis-von-ahn-ceo-duolingo-interview -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
President Barack Obama signs the ESSA, a measure aimed to give all students equal opportunity in education. The act functions as a foundation for progress to be made so that all students can succeed.
https://www.ed.gov/essa
