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  1. What was the nature and purpose of colonial education?

  2. How did the Common School Movement influence the idea of universal education?

  3. How did teaching become a "gendered" career?

  4. How did secondary schools evolve?

  5. How have twentieth century reform efforts influenced schools?

  6. What were the main tenets of the Progressive Education movement?

  7. What role has the federal government played in American education?

  8. Who are some of the key individuals who have helped fashion today's schools?






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