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by megan diaz 10 years ago

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Educational History

Throughout American educational history, different periods have played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of learning. From the Colonial Period, where religion heavily influenced education in various colonies, to the Common School Movement of the 19th century that introduced the concept of education for all and improved teacher preparation, significant strides have been made.

Educational History

Educational History

Evolution of American High School

The formation of Junior high and High Schools
English Classical school
Benjamin Franklin
Religion free academy
Latin grammar school
Boys only
Law
Ministry
Comprehensive high school

Early National Period

Land Ordinance of 1785
Federal government loses control of education system and gives it to the State
Separation of Church and State
1775-1820
Shaped by the U.S Constitution

Modern School Era

De jure vs De facto segregation
Head Start Programs
Title 1
Government role in equity issues
Enlistment of School for Economic Battle
War on Poverty
Education was the main focus
1960s
Education and the Cold War

Common School Movement

Horace Mann
Schools divided into grade levels
States improved teacher preparation
Taxation to support public school
Education for all
"Age of the Common Man"
1820-1865

The Colonial Period

1607-1775
John Amos Comenius
European Influence
New England Colony
Religion and Culture
Middle Colony
The study of Religion
Southern Colony
Predominantly men