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First Public School
Although there were schools since the time of the 13 colonies, the first public school, Boston Latin School, opened. 11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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"Larger" Towns Need Schools
When a town reached 50 families, the court of the Massachusettes Bay Colony deemed it mandatory for that town to have a public school. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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State Control
Control of educational decisions gets transferred from the federal government to each individual state. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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First Public High School
Boston English was the first public high school in America. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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First Kindergarten Class
Margarethe Schurtz is credited with founding the first kindergarten class. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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National Teacher's Association
Today called the National Education Association, it began in Philadelphia. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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Legal Segregation
Segregation of colored and whites in the south is deemed lawful after the famous Plessy vs Ferguson Supreme Court Case. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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First Public Junior High
Opening in Berkeley, California came America's first public junior high school. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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Completion of Elementary School Years
Each state in the US required children to complete Elementary School. 11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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National School Lunch Program
Providing free and reduced lunches started as a way to provide food for low-income families. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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Segregation Outlawed
Another Supreme Court case, changes segregation to be illegal. This case was Brown vs Board of Education Topeka. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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Home Schooling Permitted
Beginning in the 1980s but taking until 1990, all US states being permitting Home Schooling. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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First Online High School
Making it possible for students to access a high school education online. It was called CompuHigh. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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No Child Left Behind
11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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Common Core Standards
Common core standards for school subjects came into effect to insure equal education across the board. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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