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He made a theory about learning and the study of the mind and was considered the maker of modern education philosophy. He created the concept of the tabula rasa which is the belief a child is born totally natural and has no evil in them. he wanted kids to be able to reach a level of understanding with learning and the Bible.
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German was the first country to have kindergarten. Kindergarten has gone through many social changes throughout the years. At first it was for poor students and then it went to be led by churches. The kindergarten we know today is the first grade that students enter when they go to school to help them become more independent and prepared for the following grades.
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In 2002, a legislation was passed that made any public schooling that receives federal funding to take a standardized test. This would make a yearly report card for the students and will provide teachers with qualifications for students.