Education Timeline By Diavonte15 Jan 1, 1607 First Settlement Period: Jan 1, 1620 to Jan 1, 2012 Education Jan 1, 1635 First School Jan 1, 1636 First College Jan 1, 1698 First Public Library Jan 1, 1787 First All Girl School Jan 1, 1801 Introduction of the Chalkboard Jan 1, 1821 First Highschool Jan 1, 1867 The Department of Education is created Jan 1, 1867 Board of Education is established Jan 1, 1875 Civil Rigths Act is passed Jan 1, 1991 Introduction of Smart Boards Jan 1, 1994 Introduction of Whiteboards Jan 8, 2001 No Child Left Behind Act