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African-American parents sued the Topeka school district with the help of the NAACP. In 1952 and 1953, Thurgood Marshall argued before the Supreme Court that segregated public schools violated the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.
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Federal troops forced intergration as Little Rock 9 enroll at Central High School.
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Jerome Bruners "Toward aTheroy Instruction" is published offering cognitive learning theroy alternative behaviorism.
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President Jimmy Carter signs the Refugee Education Assistance Act into law as the "Mariel Boatlift" brings thousands of Cuban and a small number of Haitian refugees to Florida.
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The Massachusetts Education Reform Act requires a common curriculum and statewide tests (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). As has often been the case, other states follow Massachusetts' lead and implement similar, high-stakes testing programs.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation
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On April 20th, two Columbine High School students go on a killing spree that leaves 15 dead and 23 wounded at the Littleton, Colorado school, making it the nations' deadliest school shooting incident. Though schools tighten safety procedures as a result of the Columbine massacre, school shootings continue to occur at an alarming rate.
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This act required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities.
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The North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) is formally launched as an organization. Its goals include promoting the rights of young children and providing information about the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
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