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Educational Timeline
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American Spelling Book Published
Most Important: Noah Webster published the American Spelling Book also know as the Blue-Backed speller in 1783. The book was a good tool to learn how to read, write, spell, and pronounce words. Many generations learned these fundamentals from his book. Because school's were not as common at this time the book provided education for most people. Webster created the book to help build a foundation for the American Language. -
Northwest Land Ordinance
The Northwest Land Ordinace allowed for an increased number of schools because of its increased number of immigration. Because slavery was outlawed it helped to eventually abolish slavery. Also this lead to the eventual abolition of segregration. This was very important in the progress of educational equality. -
First High School in Boston
Most Important: The opening of the English Classical School was the first High School to be built in America. The school was for boys and taught an alternative to latin grammar school and provided a "practical education". In 1828 a high school for girls opened but closed 3 years later. It was seen as being a waste of tax-payers' money. In 1838 the first coeducation high school opened. It had 3 tracks: 4 year classical, 4 year modern language, and a 2 year english curriculum. -
Impact of Horace Mann
Most Important: Horace mann was the first Secretary of the Board of Eucation in Massachusetts is known for his idea of a free education (common schools)for all. Meaning the people's taxes will cover education for the children. His idea was quickly opposed by the people of Massachusetts. -
First Kindergarten
Most Important: Based on the idea of infant school the first Kindergarten was established by Robert Owen. Infant schools were designed for children ages 4 to 7. Because most children would need to go into the work facotory at early age they would not recieve any other school. This design didn't last very long. The Infant school later revolved into a preparatory to entry into the elementary school, which later evolved into the first kindergarten class. -
Roberts v. City of Boston
Most Important: It started the doctrine of seperate but equal. Began with Sarah Roberts being prevented from attending pubic school. The cases purpose was to end racial discrimination among schools. Unfortunately the case was not successful in its attempt. This did pave the way for the Plessy v. Ferguson which was a landmark case in the segregation series. This doctrine wasn't overturned until Brown v. Board of Education. -
Training of Teachers
Before 1867 there was not a particular training program for teachers. The program was created in order to help improve education in America. The program was a 2 year program. Teachers were now required to go through the program. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
The Progressive Reform Movement was a widespread politcal moven't. It affected education by pushing for the enforcement of state laws to ban child labor. The law would allow for students to attend or have better attence in school. Thus students would get a more proper education. -
The Gary Plan
William Wirt created the Gary Plan in 1906. A variation of the Gary Plan is still used in most public schools today. The plan consists of a lavish building that held all grades, and a curriculum that kept students in motion. William Wirt created a split shift system consisting of work, study, and play. -
Brown vs. Boad of Education
The Brown v Board of Education case was the case that help end black segregation in schools. The case helped create state laws that ended segregation. Due to this blacks were able to go to school with the whites. Thus they were able to receive an education that was equal to the whites. -
Sputnik and NDEA
Due to a small shortage of mathematicians in the U.S at this time Eisenhower realized that we need to better our education in that area. The act was created to bring education up in U.S. schools. More mathematics and technology oportunities were created. Thus allowing for students to have more opportunites. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Most Important: The Elementary and SEcondary Education Act has been one of the most important acts passed in the history of education. The acts has helped provided stands for students and teachers. And the standards help guide what is required for the students to learn. The act allows for fair and equal education among all the kids. This act is reauthorized every five years since 1965. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities in Edcucation Act provided educational opportunities for those with disabilities. Those with disabilities are able to attend a normal school and yet get the requirements needed for them to learn and progess. The acct allows for accomodations in schools so that these students can get an education. Just because some people learn differently doesn't mean that they don't have a right to education. -
A Nation at Risk
The U.S. education was performing at mediocore levels. Which prompted Ronald Reagans admistration to employ new policies to better our educational system. These policies consisted of a change in content, standards and expectations, and etc. Employing these policies was believed to be beneficial to the quality of our workforce. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind act was established in 2001, during the G. W. Bush administration. Bush's administration was intent on further centralizing the country's educational curriculum. This policy was recieved with mixed reviews, though most educators percieved it quite negatively. The effects of this policy are believed to be detrimental to lower-income areas, because funding has been decreased due to lower test scores.
