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Child Study Movement - G. Stanley Hall
Hall was the developer of the study of child development. Hall suggested that teachers could be more effective if they considered the student's needs and tailored their teaching to each student. Hall helped shift the focus from subject matter to the importance of student needs, which is still extremely relevant in our education system today. -
The Cardinal Principles Report of 1918
The Cardinal Principles Report of 1918 suggested high schools should place value on traditional liberal arts, vocational development, citizenship education, and physical activity. All students were required to take core courses, but aside from these courses students could pursue some of their own academic interests. This idea of a comprehensive high school still remains in place today and allows students to pinpoint their academic interests. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown V. Board of Education was a U.S. Supreme Court case that sought after equality in schools, allowing African American children to be educated alongside white children. The Supreme Court decided that children should not be segregated in schools. This was not an immediate fix to racism, however this was revolutionary in our society as a step towards equality. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 42-142)
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was put in place in order to ensure the basic educational rights of children with disabilities. This act specified that the specific services must be available to students with disabilities. These services meant that students with disabilities could finally have an appropriate education. -
Race to the Top
The Race to the Top was a grant program that focused on funding education in order to improve student achievement, narrow achievement gaps, and increase graduation and college enrollment rates. This program helped under performing schools and made sure that teachers and principals were doing their part in order to help students succeed.
