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Elizabeth Peabody establishes first kindergarten in Boston
Specific date unknown. The kindergarten was established through philanthropy of wealthy friends and associates. -
The Department of Education is created
It was created to help states establish effective school systems. -
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
This established that segregated schools were unconstitutional. It called for desegregation across the nation. -
The ACT is created
Specific date unknown. This college readiness assessment is taken by many students to get into college. -
Columbine high school students kill 15 and wound 23 in Littleton, CO
Schools tighten safety procedures -
No Child Left Behind is signed into law by George W. Bush
The new law mandates high-stakes student testing, holds schools accountable for student achievement levels, and provides penalties for schools that do not make adequate yearly progress toward meeting the goals of NCLB.