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Puritans established literacy in the colonies. They taught reading and writing for the purpose of learning biblical scriptures.

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1635, Boston Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts

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The oldest existing school in the United States. Established in 1635 as a Latin Grammar School. Open to all boys regardless of social class, set a precedent for tax-supported public education.

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Native American And African American Education in 1700's

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Native American And African American Education in 1700's

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Native Americans were forced into schools that stripped them of their heritage and tried to make them less "savage" and more "educated". Parents did not have a choice in the matter. Freed or escaped African Americans received training from their masters or from church group. The Philadelphia African School was founded by Richard Humphreys to educate african americans.

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Mandated the establishment and support of schools.

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Started Philadelphia Academy- secular academic, supported privately

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Viewed education of the common people most effective means of preserving liberty

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In 1779, "Bill of the More General Diffusion of Knowledge"- called for state controlled schools that would yeach at no cost to parents 3 years of reading, writing , and arithmetiv. For all the free children, male, and female.

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"The Old Blue-Back" - Written by Noah Webster

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Purpose was to "instill first rudiments of language, some just ideas of religion, morals and domestic economy"

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Horace Mann created free public locally controlled schools. He also started "Normal Schools" (teacher training schools), general knowledge course and courses in pedagogy for teacher preparation.

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Founded Tuskegee Institute- an industrial school for african americans in rural alabama.

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Became first african american to be awarded a PhD.
Founded NAACP
Called to educate the most talented tenth of the african american population to equip them for leadership

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Gave students meaningful relevant education. Students dhound be active not passive. Curriculum should be a natural outgrowth of child interests.

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She believed children's metal, physical, and spiritual development should be enhanced by providing them with developmentally appropriate activities. She believed teachers should create learning environments based on student's level of development and readiness to learn new material.