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When were single sex schools established?

Single sex schools have been around for centuries, with some dating back to the Middle Ages. However, the concept gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century as a way to provide separate educational opportunities for boys and girls.


What state did public schools start in?

If you are talking about one room school houses.... It was in the early 1700's The first One Room School House looked like an Early Settler house. As time went on some buildings had gable roofs with straight lines. A number of influences gave them their characteristics. The brackets under the eaves are Italianate. The white trim which follows the eaves forms a pediment of a Greek Revival homes. The triangle over the windows are a carpenter's version of the Gothic Revival. The gable roof is the triangular upper portion of a wall at the end of a pitched roof. A bracket is a support for a shelf or other weight attached to a wall. A pediment is in classical architecture. It is a low pitched triangular gable above a portico. A portico is a roofed space, open or partly closed, forming the entrance of a house like a porch roof. There are many styles including the Greek Revival. The time period that this was popular was from the early 1700's thru the 1900's. People had to live close to the school because the children had to walk to school. There was only one room for all the children. School was very important to early settlers; therefore it was one of the first things they built. The schools were started for religious reasons, mainly so that children could read from the Bible. *NEW PERSON* It started in Massachusetts around 1647


How many states and territories in the US required compulsory school attendance by 1900?

By 1900, all states and territories in the US required compulsory school attendance. This was a significant reform that aimed to increase literacy rates and ensure that children received a basic education.


How did education change between 1750 and 1900?

During this period, education began to shift from being primarily reserved for the elite to become more accessible to the general population. The introduction of compulsory education laws in some countries aimed to ensure that all children received at least a basic education. Additionally, the Industrial Revolution led to the establishment of more schools and educational opportunities to meet the growing demand for skilled workers.


What were teachers salaries in the 1900's?

In the early 1900s, teachers' salaries varied widely depending on location, experience, and type of school. On average, teachers in the US earned around $500 to $800 per year, with salaries typically lower for women and teachers in rural areas.