Education
Parent Teacher Association
On February 17, 1897, the National Congress of Mothers was formed, which would later become the Parent Teacher Association.
Jefferson’s University of Virginia
On January 25, 1819, Thomas Jefferson succeeded in securing a charter for his beloved University of Virginia (UVA).
Birth of Mary Church Terrell
Mary Church Terrell was born on September 23, 1863, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Death of George Washington Carver
Botanist and inventor George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Founding of Columbia University
On January 4, 1754, King’s College (later Columbia University) was founded in New York.
Founding of UNESCO
On November 16, 1945, the UN created the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Opening of Mount Holyoke
On November 8, 1837, Mary Lyons opened Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.
Carter Establishes Department of Education
On October 17, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing the U.S. Department of Education.
Happy Birthday Jim Henson
Puppeteer James Maury Henson was born on September 24, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi.