History of Education

      Once upon a time in America there was a lack of an educational system. Reformers arouse and decided education would be a benefit to a new American society, where the youth were literate, good citizens. Reformers argued education would prevent crimes since there would be less free time if children were in schools. They accomplished their goal in 1918 when every state passed school attendance laws. Then, in the late 19th century colleges and universities were developed for students who wanted more research in their specific field of work. at first this higher degree of schooling was not popular, but by the late 1900's a little less than half of high school graduates attended higher education. Throughout the 1980's and 90's American education began having curriculum requirements for schools to verify that students mastered the correct information. Tests, group work, and projects were given  to students so students could be evaluated on the curriculum given to them, and to make sure the students are keeping up.

   

      In today's society, we are consistently told that a higher education is necessary to become successful in nearly every field of work. As of 2012, 66.2% of high school graduates in America enrolled into a college or university. Companies want to employ those with the best qualifications which is  becoming increasingly harder to do. In order to stand out against a fellow employee, often  one will stay in school longer or go back to school to get a higher degree. Fairly soon, a masters degree will not be enough to stay ahead of your competitors for jobs. Our education in America will constantly be increasing with the years of schooling required to receive good jobs unless another education reform comes about.
                      
Citations
1) http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.nr0.htm
2)http://icah.infobaselearning.com/icahencyarticle.aspx?ID=7258&search=American+education
3)http://library.sc.edu/blogs/newspaper/2012/03/14/exploring-the-progressive-era-in-historical-sc-newspapers-1900-1920s/
4) http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/itv/articles/?id=2434