Early+American+Education+and+Common+School+Period+1776-1860

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 * [[image:political_cartoon_TJ.jpg width="448" height="364" align="right" caption="Is this what you envisioned, Mr. Jefferson?"]]History and Philosophy: **
 * The United States of America **
 * 1776-1860 **
 * History of Early American Education
 * Common School Period
 * Personalities


 * Ideas in Action: **
 * The Educational Setting **
 * 1776-1860 **
 * Schools
 * Teachers and Teacher Education
 * Teaching and Learning
 * Colleges


 * Essential Questions: **
 * How does Early American Education philosophy impact schools today?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">How do the principles of the Common School era impact education today?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Which personality was the most influential?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">What is/are the most compelling idea(s) developed during these eras in education?


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Enduring Understandings: **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">In the United States, education is free and universal.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The philosophy of education is ever changing, depending upon politics, economics, and social concerns.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Teacher Resources**
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Interactive Activities
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">References
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Additional Materials


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Authors' Reflections **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Sonya Kiefer
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Sally Meyer
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Marla Surette