The history of education begins at the start of time. Man has had to learn in order to survive. For the purpose of this blog, we are going to focus on the history of education in the United States of America. From the one room school house of the past to the virtual classrooms of today, technology has changed education in all facets of its existence. In this blog, we will see the effects these advances have had in changing education to what it is today and explore some of the possibilities for the future. 
How Did They Get There?
So, did they really have to walk 10 miles to school, in the snow, uphill in both directions? Well, not exactly, but if they couldn't hitch a ride to town with their pa and did not have a pony or horse of their own, the certainly did need to walk to get there. Getting to school in rural areas was a challenge, and often w
ithout parental support, there was little motivation to make the effort to attend school. Illiteracy rates were high in these rural areas. In the original 13 colonies however, education was valued and schooling was widely available. Literacy in upper classes was the norm.
ithout parental support, there was little motivation to make the effort to attend school. Illiteracy rates were high in these rural areas. In the original 13 colonies however, education was valued and schooling was widely available. Literacy in upper classes was the norm.
