US Public School History by Andrea Sanchez

18th Century

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Education has always been important. This time brought upon the realization that reading and writing at home and church was insufficient for successful learning.

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While in the 1600's colonist initiated the establishment of public schools with the Boston Latin School in 1635, the American Revolution brought colonies such as Georgia to partially fund public grammar schools.

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Schools started off as boy only.

The 17th century offered women of wealthy families to participate in private education, while women of lower class settled for learning whatever they pick up at home.

19th Century

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Mid 19th century, students of all ages were able to attend one-room schoolhouses.

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Mann introduced:

The standardization of public-school curricula in 1837

"Age grading" around the Prussian school system in Massachusetts (1848).

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Compulsory attendance laws were introduced in 1852 to ensure the attendance of students in schools.

With this came the passing of the compulsory attendance law across the country in all 48 states (at the time).

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Higher education became far more important in the late 19th century as industry and information began replacing agriculture as the primary engine of economic growth.

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Federally funded black colleges were not created until the passing of 1890's Morrill Act.

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By the end of the 19th century, the progressive movement rose, becoming made eager to address the nation's social ills and injustices through education reform.

20th Century

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1920- 30% of Americans between 14 and 17 years of age had attended some form of high school.

While diversity and backgrounds of population rose, curricula rose with it.

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The 1950s was about desegregation... HOWEVER,

1954s Supreme Courts case Brown v. Board of Education proved opposite. The constitution expressed satisfaction with racially segregating schools as long as schools were considered "equal."

Classrooms remained separate, far from equal, spatially cramped, poorly maintained, outdated, didn't offer extracurricular activities, and most teachers were severely underqualified.

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Congress passed the Higher Education Act of 1965, establishing a system of low-interest loans and offered scholarships to make college more affordable for everyone.

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Again, in 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed offering highlighting federal funding to schools and reducing the importance of local funding.

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1972, Congress pass Title IX of Education Amendments emphasizing on non-discrimination based on gender in education programs and activities for receiving federal funding. Title IX also mandated equal opportunities for athletes and eradicated harassment and discrimination of pregnant women.

21st Century

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The 21st Century (today), is technically significant.

High-tech devices are fostering a digital revolution.

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Technology has offered students access to other cultures and translation devices simplifying the learning of English for non-native speakers.

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"The nations commitment to public education has transformed a nation of (mostly) poor immigrants into the world's largest economy and greatest superpower."