American Education History and Policies

The video explores the evolution of American education, from traditional learning methods to modern schooling. It highlights the impact of the printing press, the role of reformers like Horus Mann, and the development of public education systems. The video also discusses segregation laws, their repeal, and ongoing debates about curriculum and standardized testing.

What was the primary way people learned before formal schooling became widespread?

• Through online courses

• Through community-based methods like oral traditions and apprenticeships

• By attending public schools

• By reading textbooks

What invention significantly increased access to books and literacy?

• The internet

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The typewriter

Why did the US Constitution not establish a national education system?

• It left educational decisions to individual states

• There was no funding available

• It was considered a federal responsibility

• Education was not considered important

Who was a key figure in the common school movement advocating for public education?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Horace Mann

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one argument for allowing women to become teachers during the common school movement?

• They were more educated than men

• They were better at managing large classrooms

• They could teach for lower wages

• They had more free time

What significant legal change occurred in 1954 regarding education?

• Mandating school uniforms

• Establishment of the US Department of Education

• Abolition of school segregation laws

• Introduction of standardized testing

What is one reason the federal government influences state education systems?

• To ensure uniformity in school uniforms

• To provide financial incentives for meeting certain standards

• To manage school sports programs

• To control the hiring of teachers

What is a common criticism of standardized testing in schools?

• It focuses too much on sports

• It is not available in all states

• It is too easy

• Students often forget the material quickly

When was the US Department of Education created?

• 1954

• 1979

• 2001

• 1990

What is one ongoing debate in American education?

• The length of the school day

• The content of the school curriculum

• The color of school buses

• The number of school holidays