History of Education

who believed the result of education was growth, starting from the child’s natural interests. High Schools

First law of 1642 chastised parents for not attending to the learning of their young

Believed that informed citizens would make better decisions. Wanted three years of public education

It was ruled that racial segregation in schools violated the constitution

Led the struggle for free public education and pushed for common and normal schools

Secondary school in the colonies to help boys prepare for university

Schools assumed the roles that once were once assigned to the following but one.

Who believe young children should direct their own learning?

Was passed in the belief that high expectations and goals would result in success for all students. Standardized test

By the 1960's education's focus turned to...

Wealthy young men were mostly tutored due to distance between towns

What decade saw a return to the basic and the leaders thought the government was doing too much for schools

Basic lessons given by poor ladies of the community

Colonies that were more diverse and progressive in terms of education

Very strict area where schools were focused more on religion