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Russian manned spacecraft, Sputnik created public outcry. Focus on learning and instructing math and science and more emphasis on basic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics.
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Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created Head Start, designed to provide for the needs of preschool disadvantaged children.
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Goals 2000: part of the Educate America Act of 1994, set standards to be acheived nationwide by year 2000.
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Election raised issues relatepen, incentives tondergartrekid to merit pay, universal hire new teachers and more programs for disadvantaged students.