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The history of education extends at least as far back as the first written records recovered from ancient civilizations. Historical studies have included virtually every nation. [1][2][3] The earliest known formal school was developed in Egypt's Middle Kingdom under the direction of Kheti, treasurer to Mentuhotep II (2061-2010 BC).
Barlaeus Gymnasium, Amsterdam, Netherlands (1342) Bablake School, England (1344) Instituto San Isidro, Spain (1346) St George's School, Windsor Castle, England (1348) Ripon Grammar School, Ripon, North Yorkshire. (1348) Date is earliest record but the foundation may be much earlier (7thC) but continuity is uncertain.
The rapid expansion of education past age 14 set the U.S. apart from Europe for much of the 20th century. [82] From 1910 to 1940, high schools grew in number and size, reaching out to a broader clientele. In 1910, for example, 9% of Americans had a high school diploma; in 1935, the rate was 40%. [190]
The King's School, Ottery St Mary (1335, refounded 1545) Bablake School (1344) St George's School, Windsor Castle (1348) Doncaster Grammar School now Hall Cross School, (first record of existence 1350) Beauchamp College (first record of existence 1359)
Harvard University, founded in 1636, claims to be "the oldest institution of higher education in the United States". The claim of being "the first university" has been made on its behalf by others. [4] An early official mention of Harvard as "the University" is found in the Massachusetts Constitution, first submitted on October 28, 1779, by ...
The first public schools in America were established by the Puritans in New England during the 17th century. Boston Latin School was founded in 1635. [1] Boston Latin School was not funded by tax dollars in its early days, however. On January 1, 1644, by unanimous vote, Dedham authorized the first U.S. taxpayer-funded public school; "the seed ...
The American School for the Deaf (ASD), originally The American Asylum, At Hartford, For The Education And Instruction Of The Deaf, is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States, and the first school for deaf children anywhere in the western hemisphere. [ 2 ] It was founded April 15, 1817, in Hartford, Connecticut, by Thomas ...
A school is both the educational institution and building designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compulsory. [2] In these systems, students progress through a series of schools that can be ...