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in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China, education was formal but mostly for the rich. It trained people for jobs, leadership, and keeping records through writing. Most children learned at home or by helping with the family job. Boys started school around age seven, but girls usually learned household skills. Ancient Egypt for Kidseducation. Ancient Egypt History for Kids - Education, School - Ancient Egypt for Kids. (n.d.). https://egypt.mrdonn.org/education.html -
First Universities: The establishment of the University of Bologna in Italy marked a significant milestone, creating formal institutions for higher learning.
Limited Access: Education remained limited in scope and access, with few opportunities for the masses. -
The Massachusetts Bay Colony required towns with 50 families to have an elementary school and those with 100 families to have a Latin school, aiming to teach Puritan children to read the Bible and understand their Calvinist faith. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Pennsylvania state constitution calls for free public education but only for poor children. It is expected that rich people will pay for their children's schooling. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
First public high school in the U.S., Boston English, opens. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
State of Massachusetts passes first its compulsory education law. The goal is to make sure that the children of poor immigrants get "civilized" and learn obedience and restraint, so they make good workers and don't contribute to social upheaval. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Congress bans teaching Native Americans in their own languages. Children as young as four are taken from their families and sent to Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court rules that segregated schools are unfair and must end. But by 1998, many schools are still segregated, especially in the North. Historical timeline of public education in the US: Race forward. Historical Timeline of Public Education in the US | Race Forward. (n.d.). https://www.raceforward.org/reports/education/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Originally started as a summer program, Head Start now provides comprehensive early learning, health, and family support services to children from birth through age five living in poverty. Historical milestones in american education. FutureEd. (2023a, November 28). https://www.future-ed.org/u-s-education-timeline/ -
Renews the 1965 Education Act. Requires states to set learning standards, test students, and fix failing schools. Historical milestones in american education. FutureEd. (2023a, November 28). https://www.future-ed.org/u-s-education-timeline/