A true testament to dedication, courage, and the pursuit of equity in education. Enjoy these archives from the #SpartanburgSC educators who made it possible (Ellen Watson and Dr. J.G. McCracken)! ✊📚 #EducationHistory #MakingHistory @neatoday.bsky.social

A yellow record card from Battersea Polytechnic, showing information about Susannah Cowell, who undertook a course of practical Laundry Work in 1927. The card shows details such as her education, marital status and the hours she attended (all of them!)

Another call for the hive-mind of Bluesky!
Can any paleography experts identify the occupation of Susannah Cowell, shown here on her student registration card? She was a student at Battersea Polytechnic in 1927, taking a course in Laundry Work.
#archives #educationhistory #trickyhandwriting

Physical Science in Schools - Nature Nature - Physical Science in Schools

In the 1800s, science struggled to find its place in schools. Mostly theoretical and minor, practical lessons were often optional and competed with sports.

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#EducationHistory #STEM #physics #HandsOnScience #learning

Montgomery County senator spotlights Rosenwald schools during Black History Month On Feb. 27 a Montgomery County senator used personal privilege on the Senate floor to describe Julius Rosenwald's partnership with Booker T. Washington and urged preservation of Rosenwald schools, saying Rosenwald helped build more than 5,300 schools nationwide and that 156 were built in Maryland.

A Montgomery County senator shines a light on the legacy of Rosenwald schools, urging preservation of these vital historical landmarks that served Black communities from 1918 to 1958.

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#MD #CommunityEngagement #EducationHistory #CitizenPortal #CulturalPreservation

Lincoln University has produced many notable alumni, including civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, and Harlem Renaissance poet and activist Langston Hughes, to name a few.

#blackhistorymonth #educationhistory #HBCUs

The Sesame Street Story In 1969, amid urban inequality, educational gaps, and a rapidly changing America, a revolutionary idea took shape: what if television could teach—and teach every child, regardless of background? The r...

Sesame Street wasn’t just a kids’ show — it was a revolutionary idea built on psychology, education, and bold experimentation.

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#HistoryShorts #SesameStreet #PublicMedia #HistoryThreads #EducationHistory

Harvard Divinity School Dean Marla Frederick urges UMES students to remember HBCU history and stay engaged Dean Marla Frederick delivered the keynote at the University of Maryland Eastern ShoreBlack History Month kickoff, urging students to preserve HBCU memory, honoring the often-overlooked role of Black women in building colleges, and answering student questions about leadership, graduate school and civic engagement.

Dean Marla Frederick shines a light on the crucial role of HBCUs in shaping history and urges students to embrace their legacy for future generations.

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#WicomicoCounty #MD #BlackWomenLeadership #EducationHistory #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement

The Civil War Era Girls' Seminary in Academia, Pennsylvania, circa 1976. It no longer exists. #history #civilwar #1800s #seminary #academia #school #boardingschool #boardingschools #education #educationhistory #girlsschool #girlsschools #academy #boarders #warbetweenthestates

Last semester, I let that anxiety get to me. This semester, I’m using self-care as my defense.
By setting boundaries around the political noise and focusing on the historical context of my studies, I’m doing better for myself and my education.
#HigherEd #SelfCare #AdultStudent #EducationHistory

📷 An Ottoman Girls' Teacher Training Boarding School in Çapa, Istanbul, c. 1910 #educationhistory

Min-y-Don Hall And Park, Old Colwyn - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Min y Don Hall was situated next to the Park. Formerly Colwyn Farm, this was built in the 1700s and occupied by the Clough family, descendants of Sir Richard

The Hall was a preparatory school from the early 1900s until 1937 when, along with part of the estate, it was sold to a local builder for housing development.

It was demolished in 1938.

#oldcolwyn #northwales #welshhistory #localhistory #educationhistory

Take a look at a fascinating bit of American history in Wilfrid Lupano & Stéphane Fert's SURROUNDED: America’s First School for Black Girls, 1832. #americanhistory #prudencecrandall #blackhistory #educationhistory
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Did you know Christoph Andreas Büttner, born in 1708, was a trailblazing German educationist who challenged traditional teaching methods? His innovative ideas reshaped 18th-century pedagogy, paving the way for modern educational reforms. (Q1084513) #EducationHistory #18thCenturyThinkers

📷 Photograph from the school records of the first student enrolled in the Mathematics Department of the Higher Cadastre School. Mehmed Efendi, 1911. (Born in Bolu, 1892) #educationhistory

The story of Fatima al-Fihri, who founded the Al-Qarawiyyin complex in 859 AD, is one of philanthropy, education, and endurance. Fez is a true intellectual time capsule. Which ancient city most inspires your thirst for knowledge? 👇 #Fez #CulturalHeritage #EducationHistory

Enseignement et cinéma au Musée Galliera - Polaire Ferroviaire Adrien Bruneau faisant cours avec le cinématographe Une bonne part de l’Exposition de l'art dans le cinéma français est consacrée aux liens entre cinéma et enseignement. Et le catalogue s'appesantit d...

Nouvel article sur mon blog pour présenter la grosse partie de l'Exposition de l'arts pour le cinéma français sur les rapports entre cinéma et enseignement
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#cinémagalliera1924 #exhibitionhistory #cinemahistory #educationhistory #appliedarts #1920s

Comenius was an instrumental figure in the evolution of learning from rote memorization into something accessible and engaging for young minds. Plus he gave us such timeless gems as "The dog grinneth"!😃

#educationhistory #picturebook #myfirstspeller
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Public Education Shaped by 19th Century Dispute By Thomas Ultican 10/8/2025 Horace Mann, frequently referred to as the “father of public education”, declared that public education should be nonsectarian. He was responding to a dispute in the Pro…

Public Education Shaped by 19th Century Dispute - Even the Rev. Lyman Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s father, was a vocal opponent of Catholics. tultican.com/2025/10/08/p... #EducationHistory

Reverend J McCarter Simpson's Active Role in Ohio Abolitionist Movement Reverend J McCarter Simpson participated in anti-slavery conventions and wrote for abolitionist papers.

Reverend J. McCarter Simpson's powerful voice in the abolitionist movement challenges us to remember the heroes who fought for justice in Ohio's history.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #EducationHistory #ActivismLegacy #CivilRights

Community Members Support Naming Building After Former Mayor Bell in Durham Residents advocate for a building in Durham to honor former Mayor Bell's transformative leadership.

Community members are rallying to honor former Mayor Bill Bell by naming a building in his memory, celebrating his transformative impact on Durham's vibrant revival.

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#DurhamCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #EducationHistory #UrbanTransformation #CommunityLeadership

Leander ISD Discusses School Safety Following Recent Bus Accident and Flooding Issues Leander ISD emphasizes the importance of seat belts after a recent bus rollover incident.

Leander City Council is taking urgent action after a recent bus rollover raised serious safety concerns for school transportation amid flooding challenges.

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#LeanderWilliamsonCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EducationHistory #LeanderSchools #TransportationIssues

The Classroom Experiments That Changed Education Forever - WIOBS Discover the groundbreaking classroom experiments—from Montessori to Finland’s trust-based model—that revolutionized education s

The Classroom Experiments That Changed Education Forever wiobs.com/the-classroo... #Education #Learning #TeachingMethods #ClassroomInnovation #EducationHistory

A yellowing student registration card from Battersea Polytechnic, showing the details of one Florence Bland, who was enrolled on the Cookery course in 1923-1925.

Calling the hive mind of Bluesky, and in particular those with paleography skills or an interest in early 20th century cookery.
We think the 'Occupation' listed here is 'Fancy Rose Maker' - opinions sought on whether this is correct and what this job entailed...

#paleography #educationhistory

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The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA): A Bold Experiment in Literacy Discover the history of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), the 1960s reading system designed to help children learn English more easily.

👉 Did you know the 1960s saw an attempt to replace our alphabet to help kids learn to read faster? Explore the rise and fall of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) . 🔗 staceycarroll.org/sc-thoughts/... #Literacy #EducationHistory #SpellingReform #Reading #Phonics