History of Education Flashcard

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A classical secondary school in colonial America that emphasized elements of Latin and English grammar schools and by the nineteenth century became more of a college preparatory school.

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Franklin Academy

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An early form of a private elementary school in English-speaking countries. They were usually taught by women and were often located in the home of the teacher.

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Dame School

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A public school in the United States during the nineteenth century.

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Common School

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The first version of school or college for the training of teachers.

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Normal School

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What was the main purpose of education during the colonial period?

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To further the spread of religion

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Why was the Old Deluder Satan law important?

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It required towns of a certain size to have a school

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Who is considered to be the Father of Public Education?

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Horace Mann

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Which court case started the segregation of schools to create “separate but equal” schools for Caucasian and African American students?

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Which court case integrated schools, requiring Caucasian and African American students to attend the same schools?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Which educational act provided resources to at risk schools and students? Options: ADA, ESEA, FAPE, IDEA

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ESEA