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History of Education
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The move to organized school systems or common schools. Greatly advocated by Horace Mann.
Horace Mann, founder of the common school system, became appointed to the first state board of education. -
Horace Mann implements the graded school system promoting efficiency and discipline.
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Brown v. Board of Education made great strides in overcoming segregation in education.
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Established the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
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Title IX enacted by congress to ensure equal educational rights and opportunities for women.
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Reauthorize ESEA to raise standards in quality