Very Early Education
"The first elementary textbook appeared in 1690. The New England Primer claimed to have "taught millions to read and not one to sin." A total of 3 million copies were printed. The content was based on similar primers from England and presented information in a religious setting. The New England Primer was used in some schools until the 1840s."
This textbook created the model of the modern textbook that is used today. Although these early textbooks are similar to the ones used today, the way they were produced and distributed differs heavily from textbooks today.
Watts, Tim. "Education." American History, ABC-CLIO,
americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/263211?terms=Education&sType=quick.
Accessed 28 Sept. 2017.
This textbook created the model of the modern textbook that is used today. Although these early textbooks are similar to the ones used today, the way they were produced and distributed differs heavily from textbooks today.
Watts, Tim. "Education." American History, ABC-CLIO,
americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/263211?terms=Education&sType=quick.
Accessed 28 Sept. 2017.
Industrial Revolution Education
“‘It is pathetic that the education system has not changed in hundreds of years… a factory model for schools no longer works… There’s nothing especially educational about factory-style management.’”
The educational system was made during the Industrial Revolution, and is completely outdated. This points out the absurdness that we have not changed our teaching styles from the strict Industrial System. It’s outdated and unpractical.
Watters, Audrey. "The Invented History of 'The Factory Model of Education.'"
Hackeducation.com, 25 Apr. 2015, hackeducation.com/2015/04/25/
factory-model.
The educational system was made during the Industrial Revolution, and is completely outdated. This points out the absurdness that we have not changed our teaching styles from the strict Industrial System. It’s outdated and unpractical.
Watters, Audrey. "The Invented History of 'The Factory Model of Education.'"
Hackeducation.com, 25 Apr. 2015, hackeducation.com/2015/04/25/
factory-model.
American Education
"Prior to the late 1800’s, education was a private practice that took place in private institutions or through homeschooling. That all changed in 1902 when John D. Rockefeller created the general education board in conjunction with Frederick T. Gates."
The idea of education for all is a relatively new concept—education used to be only for those who could afford it, or for those fortunate enough to live in an area that provided education for their community. This quote shows just how recent national education is—it was created a little over a century ago.
Walia, Arjun. "The Origin of Education and Mandatory Schooling." Collective
Evolution, 7 Jan. 2013, www.collective-evolution.com/2013/01/07/
the-origin-of-education-and-mandatory-schooling/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2017.
The idea of education for all is a relatively new concept—education used to be only for those who could afford it, or for those fortunate enough to live in an area that provided education for their community. This quote shows just how recent national education is—it was created a little over a century ago.
Walia, Arjun. "The Origin of Education and Mandatory Schooling." Collective
Evolution, 7 Jan. 2013, www.collective-evolution.com/2013/01/07/
the-origin-of-education-and-mandatory-schooling/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2017.
Early Education in Minnesota
"As the settlers moved into the area, more educational opportunities opened up. By 1874, there were six school buildings in Minneapolis with an enrollment of 2,907 pupils and four school buildings in St. Anthony (part of Minneapolis since 1872) with an enrollment of 900 students. In 1878 it was decided by legislative act that the two community's school boards would be joined and represented by one Board of Education. This Board managed all the public schools for the city of Minneapolis." As Minnesota grew, the number of schools grew with it. Although this is a specific example of one city, most U.S. cities went through this type of growth at the time as well. When the board joined in 1878, it created one of the biggest public school boards in the state of Minnesota. * Read the whole article here "A Brief History." MPLShistory, mpshistory.mpls.k12.mn.us/ a_brief_history_2.html. Accessed 2 Nov. 2017. |
"Many would call the decade of the American 1920s the decade of the Progressive Movement in Education. Progressive education espoused an experiential philosophy; an education derived more from the student than from the teacher. It was a student-driven, student-centered concept of education that attempted to foster the precarious balance between individualism and collectivism."
During the roaring 20s, America made many strides in the education field. People began to think about the world differently, which lead to changes in education.
"Education in the 1920s." History of Education: Selected Moments of the 20th
Century, edited by Daniel Schugurensky, schugurensky.faculty.asu.edu/
moments/1920lintner.html. Accessed 2 Nov. 2017.
During the roaring 20s, America made many strides in the education field. People began to think about the world differently, which lead to changes in education.
"Education in the 1920s." History of Education: Selected Moments of the 20th
Century, edited by Daniel Schugurensky, schugurensky.faculty.asu.edu/
moments/1920lintner.html. Accessed 2 Nov. 2017.
The GI Bill of Rights
GI Bill of Rights Statistics"Within the following 7 years, approximately 8 million veterans received educational benefits. Under the act, approximately 2,300,000 attended colleges and universities, 3,500,000 received school training, and 3,400,000 received on-the-job training. The number of degrees awarded by U.S. colleges and universities more than doubled between 1940 and 1950, and the percentage of Americans with bachelor degrees, or advanced degrees, rose from 4.6 percent in 1945 to 25 percent a half-century later."
This bill benefited America greatly by providing these opportunities to millions of men who became workers to help the nation thrive again after the war. These statistics prove that it was successful, and because it is a large part of history there was lots of conversation surrounding it while it happened. |
The GI Bill of Rights provided veterans with tuition assistance, books and supplies, counseling services, and more to help them finish or continue in their education in school or college after the war.
United States, Congress, Senate. Servicemen's Readjustment Act. Government Printing Office, 1944. Our Documents, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc_large_image.php?flash=true&doc=76. Accessed 26 Oct. 2017. Senate Bill 1767. |
Physical Education
"During the 1950s and the 1960s, physical education at the elementary level experienced tremendous growth. Today, many physical education programs emphasize overall fitness, referred to as wellness, as well as skill development. However, since the 1970s the number of schools offering daily physical education has drastically decreased–1995 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a drop from 43 percent in 1991 to 25 percent in 1995."
Physical education in schools increased from the 1950s to the 1970s, but started to decrease again after the 70s. This lack of physical education after the 70s could be a contributor to the "lazy American" stereotype we see today.
Boyce, Ann. "Physical Education." Encyclopedia.com, www.encyclopedia.com/
social-sciences-and-law/education/education-terms-and-concepts/
physical-education-and-training. Accessed 2 Nov. 2017.
Physical education in schools increased from the 1950s to the 1970s, but started to decrease again after the 70s. This lack of physical education after the 70s could be a contributor to the "lazy American" stereotype we see today.
Boyce, Ann. "Physical Education." Encyclopedia.com, www.encyclopedia.com/
social-sciences-and-law/education/education-terms-and-concepts/
physical-education-and-training. Accessed 2 Nov. 2017.