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Massachussetts First Compulsory Law
The law enacted by Massachusetts controlled the conditions of children, and required them to attend school. This was important, because it set the standards for education through out the decades. -
John Dewey - "Democracy and Education" Published
Hands-on learning style is created that aimed to make schools more effective agencies of a democratic society through progressive education. This was important in the history of Education because it changed the course of education, in which it actively prepared students for life. -
Brown v. Board of Education
This was a Supreme Court case that held state laws for segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. This case was important because it prohibited the states to deny equal protection of laws to any persons. It also forced integrated bussing. It was a stepping stone for the equal rights of African Americans. -
The Launching of the Russian Satellite: Sputnik
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite into orbit, which marked the start of the "Space Age" with the United States. Due to this accomplishment by the Russians, an Education Revolution occurred in the United States. As a result, the country began pushing advanced math and science classes, and federal money was funded toward education. -
The National Defense Education Act
The National Defense Education act was enacted by President Eisenhower to provide schools with federal money to improve American education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act, signed into law by Lyndon Johnson, funded primary and secondary education in the United States, which was apart of his "War on Poverty." It emphasized the access to education, while establishing high standards for students across the nation. This act included "Title 1," which funded academic programs for schools with a substantial number of poor children. This act was important because it allowed all students to an education. -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This act changed who immigrated to the United States, and increased the cultural and ethnic diversity in school classrooms. -
Title XI
This piece of legislation stated that no one could be denied educational programs based on their sex. It also allowed girls and women to participate in sports. This act is important in Education history, because it prepares all students for college and the workplace. It was also a stepping stone for women's equal rights. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act was enacted by Congress that required public schools to accept federal funds to provide equal access to education to those with mental and physical disabilities. In 1990, the name was changed to the "Individuals with Disabilities Act." This act was important in Education history because until it was enacted, children with disabilities were completely excluded from the education system. -
"A Nation at Risk"
This document called for a change in public education and teacher training. It is considered a landmark in U.S. history, because it has shaped the quality of public education over decades.