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Offering free education and social services, Jane Addams' Hull House offered an opportunity the poor to advance. Her values and tenacity led to the passing of several social reformation laws. It was important because Hull House was a gateway for the poor, mostly immigrant people of the Chicago area to advance.
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This event that took place in 1916 was key to teachers becoming organized and being viewed as professionals. This gave teachers a political voice enabling them to make changes in the government and pass laws. This was important for every teacher since that date.
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Believing that minorities were given the same opportunities in education, but in a segregated educational system, the law stated that "separate but equal" is not constitutional. This is a landmark case that led the way to desegregating higher institutions of learning, and is a prequel to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's.
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This is important because it put in place standardized testing to measure the success of students. It also put in place scientifically proven methods to enhance teaching. Courses such math and reading ability were emphasized, this allows schools be graded on their performance teaching.
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Acknowledging that students with disabilities lack the same opportunities to learn as other children. This law made it a requirement for public schools to provide appropriate education for children with disabilities. It's important that all children receive the same opportunities to earn an education to the best of their ability.
