Takeaways:

• Education in America has undergone significant transformations over the past two centuries, influenced by progressive thinkers.
• The introduction of kindergarten in the 1830s marked a pivotal shift in early childhood education practices across the nation.
• In the early 1900s, John Dewey's educational reforms emphasized socialization over traditional academic subjects like reading and writing.
• The ASCD has proposed a new educational model that prioritizes holistic development of the child, known as the Whole Child initiative.
• The Whole Child initiative has gained traction among all fifty states, reflecting a collective shift in educational philosophy.
• Future discussions will delve into the implications of the Whole Child initiative and its impact on parental control over education.

READ this article on The Ohio Register at:

https://www.theohioregister.com/a-history-of-american-education-and-the-whole-child-part-1/

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