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Parents taught, practical learning for life and work. Many older children became apprentices. Dame schools were open to boys and girls ages

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American Early National Period (1776-1840)

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American Early National Period (1776-1840)

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Religion played less of a role. Open to everyone who could afford tuition. Teachers much obey laws and rules, Involve in church, and respect authority. Established normal schools. Free public education for every boy and girl.

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American Common School Period (1840-1880) 

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American Common School Period (1840-1880) 

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Civil War and freeing slaves. Common schools were first state public education for every boy and girl. Teacher Training to improve and standardize school. In rural areas, one teacher taught all grades in a schoolhouse.

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Parents and children worked long hours in factories. Passed a law reducing the hours children were allowed to work in factories, requiring child to attend elementary school. African-American children attended separate public schools that had less funding and not as well taught teachers. More woman entered the workforce.

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The 1920's and The Great Depression (1921-1940)

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The 1920's and The Great Depression (1921-1940)

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More people had disposable income. As credit became available consumer education. Stock market crash put the world into The Great Depression. Federal government gave funds to hire teachers and buy supplies. Schools began offering free hot lunches to students.