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First Educational Law
The first law for education was passed in Massachusetts. It was so simple, but so important. It stated that everyone has the right to learn how to read and write. The issue was raised when Catholics migrated to an area that was largely Protestant. There was mostly Protestant schools, so the Cathelic children did not have a place to go that aligned with their beliefs. Thus began the history of official education in the United States. -
Population Growth
During 1801 to 1900 many people migrated to America. They were in search for a better life; including a better education. This provided too many students and not enough teachers to provide them with education. This did, however, allow women the opportunity to join the workforce. -
Influence of Thomas Jefferson
One of our great founding fathers actually played a major role in education for our nation! He was a strong advocate for implementing education for everyone. He strongly believed that education was essential for our democracy. His opinion was not easily accepted at this time, but he stood strong for it despite his unpopular opinion. -
Common Schools
Common school were created by a man named Horace Mann. He knew how important it was for every child to be able to recieve an education in order to succeed. His main goal was that each child had an equal education meaning that the curriculum was the same for all. Not only that, but he also made it so that it would also focus on helping them succeed in life.The main issue for this was tax payers didn't want to pay for schools that they wouldn't be partaking in. -
The Influence of Horace Mann
https://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/mann.htmlHorace Mann was one of the MOST IMPORTANT men in our education's history because he served education exponentially. He was the very first secrecary of eucation. His main platform was that education should be fair for all students; regardless of their financial status. He worked out a way for education to be free and equal. This was a huge step in our educatoin's history. He also helped create blackboards, chairs with backs, and textbooks! -
The Influence of Sarah Roberts
https://www.masshist.org/longroad/02education/roberts.htmSarah Roberts was involved with the first integration legal case. Sarah was only five years old and an African American. Her parents tried so hard to get her integrated into a school with white children to gain a better education. She was turned down by five schools. This really angered her parents, so her father sued Boston. Thus came the Brown VS. The Board of Eduation. This was one of the MOST IMPORTANT events in education history. -
The Influence of Frederick Douglas Role
Fredrick Douglass played a key role in the Civil Rights movement. He found it unfit that African Americans had to pass by many schools to get to a school that they were allowed to go to. He fought for not only the best education, but the best education at the nearest school for each child; regardless of their color. He wrote to the district and petitioned for desegregation; jumpstarting the Civil Rights Movement. -
Post Civil War
This was a period from 1870 to 1890 where the Civil War had ende and four million slaves were now free. This meant that they were all needing an education now. This pushed for a free education in all free states. It also pushed for all African Americans to be provided an education. It was the start of an uphill battle. -
The Gary Plan
One of the most progressive schools at this time was in Gary Indiana. Their schools were not only open during the day, but also on the nights and weekends. This was to help accomodate all ages. They believed, "every working man a scholar and every scholar a working man." Others saw their success with this plan and tried to do it as well but it fell through due to lack of success. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/eleanor-progressive/This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT movements in history. John Dewey, the "Father of Progressive Education," wanted children to be provided with skills and knowledge that will help them in future careers. He pushed for these skills to be implemented in the school system. This changed the teaching style from toe line to application. -
Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
http://www.civilrights.org/resources/civilrights101/desegregation.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/This was one of the MOST IMPORTANT events in history. It has lifelong effects on our eduation system. When schools were integrated, thousands of African American teachers were not protected and lost their jobs. Students were also still treated poorly in the integrated schools. This movement worked to correct thes unfair and unequal acts and protect people of color. -
Brown vs. the Board of Education
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_brown.htmlThis was one of the MOST IMPORTANT events in history. It all began with Sarah Robert's when her father sued Boston for not letting her integrate in schools. This encouraged many people to stand up and speak out on their own cases. They all took it to the Supreme Court. Brown won the case on May 17th 1954. This banished segregation and integrated schools. -
The Influence of Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson began working on the education system as soon as he was inaugurated. He was a teacher in Texas and loved education. He pushed to help the cause in office and signed the Civil Rights Act. This implemented many changes in our education for African Americans. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
There was a major concern for equal opportunity for chidren with disabilities in regards to education. This acted protected our students with disabilities by provided them an education that matched their abilities. It also made sure that all students were provided a free education that was appropriate for them. -
A Nation at Risk Report
This report was influential in raising our standards and requirements for our students and schools. It mandated higher standards for participation in extracurricular activities. It also pushed to provide more technology based work. School years and days were lengthened. The whole education system was tightened.
