Education History

  • Harvard College created

    is the first higher education institution. Gave Adults the chance at an education that was beyond high school
  • First Public High School opens.

    Boston English High School. Allowed all students to gain an education
  • The National Teachers Association

    founded by 43 educators in Philidelphia
  • Department of Educated created

    Helped States Establish effective schools systems
  • Joliet Junior College opens.

    First Public Community College in the U.S. Allowed all students the chance at a publc higher education past high school
  • Transporting children to school

    All states pass laws for funding of transportation for children to school.
  • Brown V. Board of Educaiton

    Declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
  • ACT created

    Test created to try an measure a students intelligence level
  • Title IX becomes law.

    Prohibits Discrimination based on sex in all aspects of education. Gave women the ability to have an equal education as men
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.