Evolution of Public Education in America By AMDW-1 Apr 23, 1635 The Boston Latin School was founded Aug 18, 1779 Thomas Jefferson proposal on higher education Education for men only. Jan 4, 1944 G.I. Bill was passed May 17, 1954 Brown VS. Board of Education of Topeka US Supreme court outlaws segregation. Sep 2, 1958 Congress National Defense Educational Act Jan 8, 2002 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Jul 24, 2009 Race to the Top Reform Program