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Multicultural History of American Education

Horizontales
A study from the 1930s found that students enrolled in progressive schools where more likely to find more academic success and be involved in their college. This results of this study were overshadowed and therefore ignored by this massive world event in WW2.
Due to the importance that many Asian American communities give to education, they are often referred to as the .
This new type of secondary school emerged in 1751 and included subjects that we may see today, including astronomy and mathematics. This school was available for both males and females. This new education model was successful and led to the development of 6,000 academies.
This person was an advocate for progressive education, who was met with controversy, as many viewed him as a school savior and others believed that he caused harm to them.
For this group of people, school was less about receiving a well-rounded education, and focused on religion instead. The Bible dictated much of the curriculum for this group
Verticales
This group of Americans enroll in college at a higher rate than the national average, and are also almost twice as likely to pursue and complete a postgraduate degree.
These female teachers were often preferred by the school district, as they were not married or interested in marriage. These women were desirable, as they would be able to dedicate their full effort to their employer rather than a spouse as well.
This group of people was treated with disrespect and disregard. Schools created for them functioned to repress their culture and heritage. This group faces a constant struggle, and are still fighting to control their areas and their schools.
This individual believed that education should be available to all children and is often referred to as the father of public school. This person played a pivotal role in education reform. This person also advocated for a higher quality of education.
The first junior high school was created in the year 1909 in which state? This school included 7th, 8th, and 9th grade.