History & Development of
American Elementary and
Secondary Education |
Study Guide & Exam
Review
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, What were dame schools designed To teach girls basic household skills.
for?
What was the purpose of town To ensure every child could learn to read,
schools in New England? particularly to read the Bible.
What was the requirement for towns They were obligated to pay for a teacher to instruct
with 50+ families regarding reading and writing.
education?
At what age did students typically At the age of 7 or 8.
enter town schools?
What were district schools? Schools formed in each area of town/city with local
control.
How were girls' access to education They were sometimes allowed to attend school only
limited before the American between 5:00-7:00am before boys arrived.
Revolution?
How did education differ in the South Rich men hired tutors for their children, while the
compared to New England? poor had inconsistent education from churches.
American Elementary and
Secondary Education |
Study Guide & Exam
Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What were dame schools designed To teach girls basic household skills.
for?
What was the purpose of town To ensure every child could learn to read,
schools in New England? particularly to read the Bible.
What was the requirement for towns They were obligated to pay for a teacher to instruct
with 50+ families regarding reading and writing.
education?
At what age did students typically At the age of 7 or 8.
enter town schools?
What were district schools? Schools formed in each area of town/city with local
control.
How were girls' access to education They were sometimes allowed to attend school only
limited before the American between 5:00-7:00am before boys arrived.
Revolution?
How did education differ in the South Rich men hired tutors for their children, while the
compared to New England? poor had inconsistent education from churches.
