19th Century Education (Paths #32)
Summary
TLDRThis script explores the evolution of public education in Montgomery County, highlighting its initial lack of priority before the Civil War. It details the establishment of private academies like Rockville Academy and the gradual emergence of community-funded schools. The script emphasizes the pivotal role of Quaker communities, the founding of Sharp Street School for African Americans, and the transition to a countywide public education system. By the 20th century, Montgomery County saw its first public high school, marking a significant milestone in educational access.
Takeaways
- π« Pre-Civil War Montgomery County did not prioritize public education for children.
- π A countywide education system was established in 1860, with state organization following five years later.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Early 1800s education was limited to those who could afford private academies or were not needed for farm work.
- ποΈ Rockville Academy, established in 1812, was one of the earliest private institutions for boys.
- π©βπ Brookville Academy, incorporated in 1815, used a small stone building until a home was purchased in 1864.
- π Academies often began in private homes, such as Brierley Hall and the Andrew Small Academy.
- π€ Communities in the 1800s started to collaborate to educate children, building schools and hiring teachers.
- π The Quakers of Sandy Spring were committed to education, establishing Sherwood Academy as a co-educational Quaker school in 1883.
- π’ Sharp Street, initially an industrial school for African Americans, opened in 1866 and evolved into a primary school.
- π In the early 1800s, students wrote with slate and soapstone pencils, and textbooks were copied by hand.
- πΌ In 1861, Montgomery County's public schools had 1070 students, with $8.10 spent per child and teachers earning around $288 annually.
Q & A
What was the status of public education for children in Montgomery County before the Civil War?
-Before the Civil War, public education for children in Montgomery County was not a high priority and there was no countywide system in place.
When was the first countywide education system established in Montgomery County?
-A countywide education system was established in Montgomery County in 1860.
How did children in Montgomery County receive education in the early 1800s?
-In the early 1800s, children in Montgomery County might have received education if their family could afford a private Academy or if they were not needed on a farm.
What was one of the earliest private institutions for education in Montgomery County?
-One of the earliest private institutions for education in Montgomery County was the Rockville Academy, established in 1812.
Which group was highly committed to education in Sandy Spring during the 1800s?
-The Quakers of Sandy Spring were highly committed to education in the 1800s.
When did Sherwood Academy, a co-educational Quaker school, begin?
-Sherwood Academy began as a co-educational Quaker school in 1883.
What was the significance of Sharp Street School in the context of Montgomery County's educational history?
-Sharp Street, initially known as the Sandy Spring Industrial School, was the first organized school for African Americans when it opened in 1866.
What materials did students in the 1800s use for writing before textbooks were available?
-Students in the 1800s used slate and soapstone pencils to write with before textbooks were available.
How did students create their own textbooks in the early 1800s?
-In the early 1800s, students created their own textbooks by neatly copying every lesson, lecture, and example.
What was the approximate amount spent on each child for public education in Montgomery County in 1861?
-In 1861, approximately eight dollars and 10 cents was spent on each child for public education in Montgomery County.
When did the first public high school open in Montgomery County?
-The first public high school in Montgomery County opened in 1904.
Outlines
π« Early Education in Montgomery County
This paragraph discusses the evolution of public education in Montgomery County. Prior to the Civil War, education was not a priority, and it wasn't until 1860 that a countywide system was established. Initially, education was limited to those who could afford private academies or were not needed for farm work. The paragraph highlights the role of private institutions like the Rockville Academy and the Brookville Academy, which later transitioned to public education. It also mentions the community efforts to raise funds for schools and hire teachers, leading to the establishment of one-room schoolhouses. The Quakers of Sandy Spring are noted for their commitment to education, with Sherwood Academy being a significant example. The paragraph also discusses the early use of slate and soapstone pencils and the lack of textbooks, with students copying lessons by hand. It concludes with the mention of the first public high school opening in 1904, where students could receive a public school diploma.
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Keywords
π‘Montgomery County
π‘Public Education
π‘Civil War
π‘Private Academy
π‘One-Room Schoolhouse
π‘Quakers
π‘African Americans
π‘Industrial Skills
π‘Textbooks
π‘Public High School
π‘School Board
Highlights
Montgomery County's public education system was not a priority before the Civil War.
A countywide education system was established in 1860, with state organization following five years later.
In the early 1800s, education was limited to those who could afford private academies or were not needed for farm work.
Rockville Academy, established in 1812, was one of the earliest private institutions for boys.
Brookville Academy, incorporated in 1815, initially used a small stone building for education.
Academies often began in private homes, such as Brierley Hall and the Andrew Small Academy.
Communities started to pool resources to educate children, leading to the construction of schools and hiring of teachers.
One-room schoolhouses became a common solution for educating children of all ages in a community.
Sherwood Academy, a co-educational Quaker school, began in 1883 and later became one of the county's early public high schools.
Sharp Street School, initially an industrial school for African Americans, opened in 1866 and evolved into a primary school.
In the 1800s, students used slate and soapstone pencils for writing, as textbooks were not yet available.
Students in the early 19th century copied lessons by hand, as textbooks were a luxury for the wealthy.
An 1861 school board report listed 1070 students attending public schools, with $8.10 spent per child.
Teachers' salaries were approximately $288 per year, and parents were asked to contribute $1 per quarter per child.
In 1872, one colored school was established per election district to educate emancipated slaves.
Until the 20th century, continuing education beyond the 8th grade required private academy tuitions.
Montgomery High School, opened in 1904, was the first public high school in the county to offer diplomas.
Transcripts
today many people are attracted to
Montgomery County because of the quality
of the public school however before the
Civil War public education for the
children in this county was not a high
priority
it wasn't until 1860 that a countywide
system was put into place it took five
more years for the state to organize but
despite that some Montgomery County kids
did go to school in the 1800s here's a
look back at how it all began in the
beginning not everyone went to school in
the early 1800s you might have gotten an
education if your family could afford a
private Academy or you weren't needed on
a farm more boys and girls were educated
and no african-americans were given the
opportunity one of the earliest private
institutions was the Rockville Academy
established in 1812 as a boy school it
existed for 100 years until public
education replaced the need over time
girls were admitted to an abbreviated
program
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the Brookville Academy was incorporated
in 1815 a small stone building was used
until 1864 when this home was purchased
from Thomas Riggs most academies began
as private homes there was brierley Hall
in Coolsville the Andrew small Academy
and darns Town and fairly in Sandy
Spring as the century progressed
communities began to band together to
educate their children they raised money
to build the schools and hire a teacher
often the solution was a one-room
schoolhouse where local kids of all ages
could learn to read and write
the Quakers of Sandy Spring were highly
committed to education sherwood academy
began as a co-educational Quaker school
in 1883 23 years later it became one of
Montgomery County's early public high
school other Sandy Springs schools
include romilda Fulford and stan more
but probably the most significant was
called sharp street initially known as
the Sandy Spring industrial school sharp
streak was the first organized school
for African Americans when it opened in
1866 former slave 4 taught industrial
skills over time it evolved to a
traditional primary school kindergarten
through eighth grade
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students in the 1800's use the slate and
soapstone pencils to write with
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textbooks didn't exist in the early part
of the century instead students created
their own by neatly copying every lesson
lecture and example this one on
surveying dates back to 1828 50 years
later books such as these were used by
students whose parents could afford them
in the early days of public education
Montgomery County kids attended primary
school in the one-room schoolhouses that
had been built by their community an
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1861 school board report listed 1070 for
students attending the public schools at
the time eight dollars and 10 cents was
spent on each child teachers salaries
were approximately two hundred and
eighty-eight dollars a year and parents
were asked to contribute one dollar per
quarter per child in 1872 the board
established one colored school in each
election district to provide for the
education of recently emancipated slave
until the beginning of the 20th century
parents who wanted their children to
continue their education beyond the
eighth grade had to pay private Academy
tuitions in 1904 the first public high
school opened students at Montgomery
high school now known as Richard
Montgomery or the first in the county to
receive a public school diploma
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