Women in Education
This war caused an increase in women admitted to schools
What was the American Civil War?
This word was once used to describe educators that were exclusively male. Now the word is used for both men and women.
What is "Teacher"?
This law requires equal opportunity for men and women in all areas of school.
What is Title IX?
This word was used to describe a woman that was not yet married or unlikely to get married.
What is "Spinster"?
This man's work spread the influence of progressive education throughout the United States in the 20th century.
Who was John Dewey?
77% of which gender make up school teachers in modern America?
What are women?
Troy Female Seminary, Miner Normal School, and Mount Holyoke are examples of this kind of early 19th century school.
What are girls only schools?
Opened in 1821, this school provided free secondary education in Boston for the first time.
What was the English Classical School?
The period of time off given to women who are about to have a baby.
What is maternity leave?