What Is The Role Of Education In The 1900's

Education has changed a lot throughout the years. In the 1600s, only upper class

boys got a good education. Lower class children were taught to work and survive in the

colonies, while the girls were taught enough reading and writing to read the bible. The

20th century is known as the “inclusive era.” It was only until this time that segregation

was abolished in northern state’s public schools. Flash forward to today's educational

system: students are not as prepared for college and future jobs.

American Education in the past has developed into the present due to lack of

effectiveness of 21st century skills, and an absence of college and career readiness,

although, new school techniques are helping students improve.

In the past, education

Since paper was expensive, students used a

hornbook, which is a wooden paddle with the alphabet printed on it. It sometimes had

verses from the bible carved into it. This time was referred to as colonial education, when

only wealthy, white boys could be educated well. This period of past education wasn’t

inclusive to all people, but soon, schools were opened to the public.

Referred to as the common school period, education was offered to all children in

the 1840s. In the 1900s, the inclusive era, a lot of things changed in schools, for the

better. Education went from being a privilege to being public. In the early 1800s, the first

public high school was created, as an alternative to the 1700s private school. Later, in

1841, the first school textbook was created by William Holmes McGuffey. It included 5

moral lessons for students to read and learn. In 1969, segregation was abolished in public

schools in the US, but still only the northern states. This era changed American education

forever, by allowing all children to attend public schools.

Today, students in high school are lacking skills that prepare them for college and

their future careers. After spending over fifty years and billions of dollars to

The graduation rate of students in public schools is decreasing, and students are less

likely to graduate high school or be prepared for college and their careers.

Although some schools may be lacking to teach these skills, another type might be

making up for it. More and more STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)

schools have opened up since 2010. These schools base their teaching methods on

collaboration and communication. These schools, also, often utilize technology with tests

and quizzes. At these schools, there is a more active learning environment. Students in

these schools are more likely to take advanced classes, having to do with math and

science.

Since the 1600s, education has changed a lot. In the mid 1700s, girls finally got a

good education, like boys always had. People of color were only allowed an actual

education in the late 1960s. In modern day America, the graduation rate has decreased,

and students are unprepared for college and their careers. Though the graduation rates in

public schools are down, students in modern STEM schools have a better chance