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Harvard College was established and was the first higher education institution in the United States. -
Ruled that racial segregation laws were not unconstitutional as long as the facilities for each race were equal (separate but equal). -
The Brown vs. Board of Education allowed children of all races to go to school together, stating that laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional. -
The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) enhanced the school system through funds. It also encouraged students to pursue education past high school due to the fact of the United States' concern about the "Space Race" and competing with the Soviet Union. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was part of President Johnson's "War on Poverty." It provided federal funds for low-income students. The act also gave free lunches to those in need. -
Title IX stated that no person can be excluded from a school program on the basis of their sex. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children was signed by President Gerald Ford. The Act is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provided free, special education and services to children with extra needs and disabilities. -
The Nation at Risk report created by the Reagan Administration started the Standards Movement. It placed an emphasis on setting academic standards by telling/showing teachers what students should know in their grade. -
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed by President George W. Bush. Its goal was to improve student success by taking yearly standardized assessments of students. The act held schools accountable for students performances. -
This act provided more than 90 billion dollars for education to help prevent layoffs and for school modernization and repair.