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Sputnik
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. -
Civil Rights Movement
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created Head Start, designed to provide for the needs of preschool disadvantaged children. -
Goals 2000, Act of '94
Goals 2000: part of the Educate America Act of 1994, set standards to be acheived nationwide by year 2000. -
Presidential Election
Election raised issues relatepen, incentives tondergartrekid to merit pay, universal hire new teachers and more programs for disadvantaged students.