Opened the first kindergarten in Blankenburg, Germany called "The Institution for Play and Occupation"

Developed a system for children aged 3-6 to learn through songs and playing with "gifts" or toys such as number blocks or building blocks as we know them

Changed the norm of children being taught by men because he believed it was paramount that children be taught by women

In 1856 she studies an article about Froebel's pedagogy and methods

Influenced by the article, 4 years later she opened the first kindergarten in the United States

Made it a priority to advocate for kindergartens nationwide

Opened and directed the first PUBLIC kindergarten in the US

Her initiative helped 9,000 schools just throughout Iowa to incorporate kindergarten in their elementary schools

She later helped found the International Kindergarten Union

She also wrote 5 books on Froebel's theories

Developed "The Montessori Method", which consisted of helping children learn basic concepts first then academic subjects

Opened the first Montessori school in the slums of Rome for children ages 3-6

The teachings have expanded through all ages up to the high school level

Today there are about 4,200 Montessori schools alone I the US, while about 110 Othe countries utilize this approach as well

NAECY is the largest nonprofit association in the United States that speaks for early childhood educators, young families, legislators, and activists

Patty Smith Hill founded and served as the first President of the NAECY

By bridging practice, policy, and research there are 10 standards of excellence, NAECY follows to ensure high-quality learning

It started as an 8 week Summer program

President Lyndon B. Johnson used initiative to fight what he called, 'The War On Poverty'

This program became very successful and helped millions of low-income families

Head Start assisted families with education needs, health services, nutritional services, parent involvement, and family support services

Started in California with a group of child care providers who wanted to advocate for their profession

Opened the door to other providers that led to professional development opportunities to be created and resources for the providers themselves

The amount of advocacy through this program improved the quality of family child care to guarantee that providers have access to the tools and resources they require in order to thrive

The money that is allocated goes directly to the state and they then decide how to best use the funds

The majority of the funds are allocated to families with children under the age of 5, although the grant covers children up to 13 years of age

There is an eligibility income ceiling which makes families have to qualify for this program

This law was initiated by President George W. Bush

NCLB forced schools to have bachelor degree and state certified teachers in their facilities.

This set a new tone in schools because if they show results, they were subject to sanctions and other heavy penalties