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Webster's American Spelling Book
The American Spelling Book was important because it gave students specific proper grammar. Before this was written, there was no set way to spell. This was chaotic and had no stability for learning. It also included American government and culture, so students had a source to learn specifically about their own culture and government. This helped children better understand their own country's values and become contributing citizens. -
Compulsory Attendance Act
The Compulsory Attendance Act is important to the history of education because it made attendance mandatory. At this time, school was not seen as a priority, but as unnecessary. This act forced school to become a priority in every household. School attendance rates increased dramatically because there were punishments for not abiding the laws in the act. High attendance rates also lead to more government funding provided to the school. -
National School Lunch Program
This event marks an important date in education history because students at this time were often malnourished. This leads to less learning being done in the classroom because if students are hungry they will have reduced focus. This program created the "Free and Reduced" lunches for students who couldn't afford the standard school lunch. This provided a nutritious meal to every student despite household income. -
Brown vs. the Board of Education
The Brown v. Board of Education court case could be the most important education history event. This is because it made it clear that the conditions of segregated school were not equal and, schools for students of color provided inadequate resources. This case was the start of integration of all public schools and achieved major steps towards equality. -
Title IX becomes Law
Title IX becoming a law in schools was very significant in education history because it sought gender equality in schools. Title IX banned gender discrimination by giving all female students the same opportunities of male students. It stated that the education system cannot support gender discrimination. This opened many doors for all female students.
