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Boston Latin School becomes the first public school as well as the oldest existing school in the United States. https://www.americanboard.org/blog/11-facts-about-the-history-of-education-in-america/
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The first Kindergarten in the United States is founded by Margarethe Schurz in Watertown, Wisconsin.
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The NEA announces its support of physical education in public schools.
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All states have laws requiring mandatory school attendance for children through elementary school. http://blog.connectionsacademy.com/50-facts-and-events-in-u-s-education-history/
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Pennsylvania is the first state to establish a driving course for students, creating one at State College High School.
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All National School Lunch Act expands access to school lunch by making available low-cost or free lunches for low-income students.
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The United States Supreme Court case Brown vs. Board of Education is passed, making segregated schools illegal.
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The Bible is banned in public schools.
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Reader Rabbit, an educational computer game, is created to help young children develop reading skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oe2uEIEBOU
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No Child Left Behind signed into law by President George W. Bush.
