It serves as a excellent primer for those who want to know more about what was intended for American education. The educational beliefs and practices of leaders such as George Washington, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Rush, Thomas Jefferson, Noah Webster and many others are examined. With the colonial colleges, these early beginnings were the foundation of education in colonial America. Missouri- Columbia explores the history and development of the textbook in American education. It identifies historically important authors and textbooks, examines the content and format of famous texts, and considers how textbooks were used in the past.
Textbooks covered include hornbooks, psalters, primers, and readers.
60 minutes This video traces the history of American education, focusing on the goals of learning for men and women during different eras. It presents statistics showing how these different goals have affected the degrees men and women attain. It examines the competition built into this system, in which students are under extreme pressure to succeed in the exams that permit them to enter the university of choice. Essential information is presented to parents on how they can help their child succeed in school. The focus is on the key for success - a strong partnership in education between home and school.