10 Most Important History-Edu

  • 1830s Common Schools

    1830s Common Schools

    Nation was convinced that education would shape the future. These schools didn’t charge for education and it was offered to white children only.
  • Plessy vs Ferguson

    Plessy vs Ferguson

    The ruling allowed separate facilities for blacks and whites as long as they were “equal”.
  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education

    Ruled that separate was no equal. This outlawed segregation of children in public schools.
  • Nation Defense Education Act

    Nation Defense Education Act

    Enhanced the American school systems more in competition with the Soviet Union in science and technology.
  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Free lunches were given to those in need. More attention was given to special education during this time. This was during the time of war on poverty.
  • Title IX

    Title IX

    This gave women more opportunities in athletics etc. It stated that no one could be excluded from programs in school based on their sex. Prohibited sex discrimination in education.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    This provided special education as well as services to children in the program.
  • Standard Movement

    Standard Movement

    This started with the A Nation at Risk report. It set academic standards for what students should be taught and how.
  • The Invention of Google

    The Invention of Google

    The invention of Google made a huge impact on education. It has forever changed the way research is done in the classroom.
  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind

    This act was passed to improve student success through annual standardized assessments.