Classroom history

12 Punishments Teachers Used in the 1950s That Would Cause Outrage Now

12 Punishments Teachers Used in the 1950s That Would Cause Outrage Now

Teachers in the 1950s handed out punishments that were completely normal then and would be front-page news today.

16 Things Every Classroom Had in the 1950s That Disappeared

16 Things Every Classroom Had in the 1950s That Disappeared

Classic classroom staples once shaped every school day, but most of them quietly vanished as modern schools changed over time.

16 Things Every Classroom Had in the 1960s That Disappeared

16 Things Every Classroom Had in the 1960s That Disappeared

Education in the 1960s was a tactile experience defined by the scent of fresh mimeograph ink and the screech of chalk on slate.

17 Things Every 1960s Classroom Had That Students Today Wouldn’t Recognize

17 Things Every 1960s Classroom Had That Students Today Wouldn’t Recognize

This article takes a nostalgic look at 15 everyday classroom staples of the 1960s that would likely puzzle many of today's digital-native students.

17 Classroom Items From the 1970s That Disappeared

17 Classroom Items From the 1970s That Disappeared

School supplies in the 1970s relied on heavy mechanical parts and strong chemical odors before digital screens took over.

17 Things Every 1960s Classroom Had That Students Today Wouldn’t Recognize

17 Things Every 1960s Classroom Had That Students Today Wouldn’t Recognize

Here's an exploration of the physical objects and educational tools that filled school buildings before the digital revolution.