
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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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