Background
What were citizens struggling to pay during this time period?
What happened to a teacher's pay during the Great Depression?
Decreased or eliminated
False - Required to attend public school
Why did some school districts shorten the school year and only teach basic courses?
Great Depression, not enough funding for schools
What happened to student attendance during the Great Depression and why?
T/F - There was a significant decrease in population during this era
False
T/F - Teachers had more responsibilities in the school building during the 1920s-40s than today
True
Who came up with the theory of experimental learning?
T/F - Around 20,000 schools closed due to funding issues
True
Were students able to participate in extracurricular activities and why?
No, lack of funding
What happened on October 14, 1929? (Black Thursday)
Why were teachers required to save large portions of their paychecks?
So they wouldn't be a burden to society
Which amendment did Murray go to court over?
14th Amendment
What became available in schools for the first time in history due to the Great Depression?
Free, hot school lunches
A majority of students went to school _______
Hungry
Economic prosperity increased the size of the _____ class
Middle
How much did teachers get paid per month?
$75
What did the court rule during Murray vs. Pearson?
What were public school systems mainly supported by?
State and local taxes
What did many schools not have access to during this time period?
School supplies
Why were many new babies born during this era?
Name three responsibilities teachers had in the school building
Fill lamps, clean chimneys, bring buckets of water for a heater, start a fire before 7 am
Explain the significance of Roosevelt's New Deal
A reform/relief plan that helped lower-income students, able to be taught outside of the school building
What areas had better schools with more books and more equipment?
Wealthier cities
Students began to have more _________ and ________ with peers in school