Iowa Schools In The Early 1900s May Shock You. They’re So Different.
By Michaela Kendall|Published January 18, 2016
×
Michaela Kendall
Author
Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.
Schools nowadays are so much different than they used to be. Where there were once chalkboards, there are now computer screens, where students used to pass notes, they now send text messages. Looking back at some of these schoolhouses and classrooms from the past, we can be reminded of just how our schools have evolved.
1. A teacher from Grundy County waves goodbye to her students from the steps of a one-room schoolhouse.
5. High school students from across the state came to Iowa State College in Ames to participate in the Iowa High School Agricultural Congress. At the congress, they participated in livestock judging contests, discussions, and a banquet.
6. Goose Creek School was a one-room schoolhouse in Rough Woods Hill where students of all ages were taught. For recess, there was a rope-swing behind the shed.
10. While waiting for the new, consolidated school to be built in Rolf, the one-room schoolhouses were moved from their locations and lined up next to each other.
It is incredible how much things have changed in such a small amount of time. What are some of your school experiences here in Iowa? We’d love to hear about them in the comments section!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
