History of US Education (TAP)

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.

• Common School
• Dame School 
• Franklin Academy 
• Normal School

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.

• Common School
• Dame School 
• Franklin Academy 
• Normal School

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

• Common School

• Dame School

• Franklin Academy

• Normal School

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

• Common School
• Dame School 
• Franklin Academy 
• Normal School

Which of the following was the main purpose of education during the colonial period? 

• To give everyone an equal chance
• To further the spread of religion 
• To make a more educated work force
• To make educated citizens

Which of the follow men is considered to be the Father of Public Education? 

• Brooker T Washington
• Horace Mann
• John Dewey
• Lyndon B Johnson

Which following laid the groundwork for the modern day high school? 

• Common School
• Dame School
• English Classical School
• Normal School

Which of the following court cases started the segregation of schools in order to create “separate but equal” school for Caucasian and African American students? 

• Brown v BOE
• Marybury v Madison
• Plessy v Ferguson
• Roe v Wade 

Which of the following educational acts provided resources to at risk schools and students? 

• ADA
• ESEA
• FAPE
• IDEA

Which of the following educational acts protect students from discrimination based on gender?

• ESEA
• IDEA
• Title VI (6)
• Title IX (9)