European Influence (1620–1750)
This European country strongly influenced colonial American schooling with religious-based education.
What is England?
Education during this period began focusing more on preparing citizens for this type of government
What is a democracy?
This reformer is known as the “Father of the Common School.”
Who is Horace Mann?
This movement focused on learning by doing and student-centered education.
What is progressive education?
Technology has become a major part of classrooms, including this type of learning.
What is online/digital learning?
This group emphasized reading the Bible and created early schools in New England.
Who are the Puritans?
This founding father believed education was essential for maintaining a republic.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Common schools were funded by this and open to all children.
What are taxes (public funding)?
This philosopher promoted hands-on learning and problem-solving in schools.
Who is John Dewey?
This law emphasized standardized testing and accountability in schools (early 2000s).
What is No Child Left Behind?
This law required towns to hire teachers so children could learn to read scripture.
What is the Old Deluder Satan Act?
Schools began teaching more practical subjects like this instead of just religion.
What are reading, writing, and arithmetic?
This type of education became required by law during this period.
What is compulsory education?
After WWII, education expanded due to this program helping veterans attend college.
What is the GI Bill?
Schools today focus more on these skills: critical thinking, communication, and this third one.
What is collaboration?
Education in southern colonies was mostly this type rather than public schooling.
What is private or home-based education?
This idea emphasized that education should be available to more than just wealthy boys.
What is expanded access to education?
These schools aimed to create moral, responsible citizens.
What are common schools?
Schools during this time began focusing more on this aspect of students.
What is the whole child (social and emotional development)?
This issue involves ensuring all students have access to resources and opportunities.
What is educational equity?
European traditions led to schools focusing heavily on this subject above all others
What is religion (or religious instruction)?
This group slowly gained more educational opportunities during this time.
Who are women (or girls)?
Compulsory laws changed teaching by requiring this group to attend school regularly
Who are all children (especially working-class children)?
This period saw increased attention to equality in education, especially after this movement.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
Modern education prioritizes this alongside academics to support student well-being.
What is social-emotional learning (SEL)?