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100

Common Schools emerged in what century?

18th century

100

What was the first public school opened in the United States?

The Boston Latin School.

100

Who's John Dewey?

He was one of the leading theorists in education and social reform.

200

The Compulsory Attendance Law in Connecticut was established in...

1842

200

Babies born after WW2

Baby Boomers

200
Who saw school as a place to learn life lessons?

John Dewey

300

Lincoln University, the first African-American college, was founded in...

1866

300

What is a Child-Centered Approach?

Indicated education must place the emphasis on learning about the needs and interests of the child.

300

Who is considered the father of American Education?

Horace Mann

400

When was Harvard University founded?

1636

400

Compulsory Attendance Law stated no child under ___ could be employed in any business without proof of attendance in school.

15

400

Who is remembered as the father of progressive education?

John Dewey

500

When was the Boston Latin School Established?

1635

500

What is the Elementary & Secondary Education Act?

Provided financial assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) and schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.

500

Obtained state funding so children of all social classes could go to school.

Horace Mann

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