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The Massachusetts General Court decides that every town of 50 or more families must have an elementary school, and that towns with more than 100 families need a school that teaches Latin. This would help kids learn to read things like the bible to understand their religion. -
The state of Pennsylvania decides on free public education for the children of the poor. Wealthy families would still have to pay for their child's education. -
At a town hall in Boston, it is decided that there's a need to establish a basic and free public school educational system. Artisans and businessmen support it, but many oppose it due to the fear of higher taxes. -
The first public high school opens in Boston, Massachusetts. It was called the Boston Latin School, which was a private school from when it opened in 1635. -
A law was passed in Massachusetts stating all ages of kids can attend public school for free. -
The Westboro reformation school opens for those not wanting a public school education. Kids are sent here, starting the trend of schools that combine education and juvenile reformation. -
Segregated schools are outlawed after the results of Brown v Board of Education. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act addressed inequality for students with special needs. Amended in 1966, it improved programs and resources for those with handicaps. -
The Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities act is put into effect on reservations across the nation. Students no longer had to leave home to receive an education. -
The No Child Left Behind Act held schools accountable for students' performance in academics. It stayed in place until 2015 focusing on children of color, children of poverty, special education students, and those with little to no English-speaking abilities. Annual testing was given, and penalties were assessed to schools who didn't meet goals.