Events That Shaped The History Of Education By jisaacs7 Period: Sep 11, 1800 to Sep 11, 2013 History of Education Jan 1, 1820 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. Jan 1, 1847 Horace Mann implements the graded school system promoting efficiency and discipline. Jan 1, 1954 Brown v. Board of Education made great strides in overcoming segregation in education. Jan 1, 1965 Established the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Jan 1, 1972 Title IX enacted by congress to ensure equal educational rights and opportunities for women. Jan 1, 2001 Reauthorize ESEA to raise standards in quality