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Common Schools
Free school for all. They were made to make people Americans. -
Northwest Land Ordinance
Land was sold to create revenue for the government. Schools were given plots of land for townships. -
Population Growth and Immigration
Kids from all over were needing to be schooled. Some schools settled on a curriculum. -
Monitorial Schools, Charity Schools, & Infant Schools
Focused on teaching the basics of education. Once teacher paid to teach aids who taught hundreds of students. -
The Impact of Horace Mann
Horas Mann He was the first to believe that school would be the equalizer for us all. He went about to all of the schools to see how they were. We still make sure that schools are up to par!
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Committee of Ten
Committee of Ten
This was a greater effort to standardize the curriculum. They had instructions for basic teaching. This included college bound students and terminal students. This is important for teaching for all students. -
The Measurement Movement
With the war approaching, students were given an IQ test to see where they would be best suited for in the military. -
The Impact of John Dewey
John DeweyHis idea of teacher centered around the child. The child should not be made to sit in a chair for hours on end, but learn by doing. This is how schools work today **Important -
The Impact of WW2
With the war effort, teachers were sent to the front. Student numbers were low as schools were made to help the war effort. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
A ruling to end segrigation in schools. This is not the final step, but the first in gaining education for all. -
School Choice Movement: Charter Schools, Vouchers
Rather than attending the school in their district, students are given the option to choose their school Schools offer alternatives to traditional learning. -
Sputnik and NDEA, 1957-58
NDEAWith the fear of losing the cold war, schools created 'new' and more advance subjects to compete. Students were encouraged to go back to school. **Important -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
Public education was provided for all in a least ristrictive enviornment. This gave the education and aid for students with disabilities. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
Elementary and Scondary Education ActPresident Lyndon Baines Johnson made it so 4 billion dollars was given to schools. This made schools comply to the Brown ruling if they wanted funding. Our public schools are funded by the government and are no longer split. **Important -
A Nation at Risk Report, 1983
A Nation At RiskA report that said how poorly students were doing. A reflection on the economy rather than the mixed schooling. Schools began to focus upon computer sciences. **Important
