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The first public schools began in 1635 in Boston and they were established because it was obvious that a general education was needed. Washington once stated that without public schools and education that democracy would be in peril. Schools and education create a framework for government and understanding how government works providing a common basis of knowledge. It also provides a means for people to learn the history, language, and culture of the United States. This in turns helps people to adjust and create business and invent within the society they live. Even as late as 1830 60% of New York City was nonEnglish speaking schools provided a means for these people to have a foundation to understanding the constitution, how to vote, to learn English, and to establish themselves as citizens.

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Did the southern colonies have the first public schools?

No, the southern colonies did not have the first public schools. The first public schools in the American colonies were established in the New England colonies, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, in the 17th century. These schools were primarily established to educate children in reading and writing.


How was the middle colonies intellectual?

The Middle Colonies didn't particularly stress education, but there were several private schools established and a couple of public schools, like the Penn Charter School (established by William Penn).


What year the Florida public schools were established?

The Florida public school system in Florida was established in 1786, 75-years before the American Civil War. The school was founded in Saint Augustine, Florida and took all sons of free people, either white or black.


Why were schools established in america?

Colonial schools were used primarily for education.


Were children taught at the governments schools in ancient ROME?

There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.There were no government schools in ancient Rome. All schooling was private, either by tutor or in privately established schools.

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When Utah established public schools?

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When were Texas public schools established?

In Houston 1846


Where were Free public schools were first established in?

This has been established in the new Engaland colonies


Did the southern colonies have the first public schools?

No, the southern colonies did not have the first public schools. The first public schools in the American colonies were established in the New England colonies, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, in the 17th century. These schools were primarily established to educate children in reading and writing.


Were public schools established in the south during the Reconstruction Era?

becausE it was !!


When was Kentucky's public school systems established?

As with all areas of the United States when an area reached a population of a territory schools needed to be established. This had been the law since 1635. Kentucky schools were firmly established by 1770


How were the tinker v. Des Moines and engel v. vitale similar?

both cases established limits on public schools' actions based on the first amendment


When did Hawaii establish its public schools?

Kamehameha III established Hawaii's first public education system on October 15, 1840


How was the middle colonies intellectual?

The Middle Colonies didn't particularly stress education, but there were several private schools established and a couple of public schools, like the Penn Charter School (established by William Penn).


What year did Alaska have public schools?

The first public schools in Alaska were established in 1905 while the area was still a United States territory. The first school in the area was opened in Ketchikan.


What year was it when Mississippi established public schools?

in1804 ^^ i think lol u can search it up on Google ^^


Which case resulted in the desegregation of public schools in the US?

The case that resulted in the desegregation of public schools in the US was Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. The Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson.