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TJ a bill for more general diffusion of knowledge 1776
A bill for a more general education programs. Bill was not passed. https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-02-02-0132-0004-0079 -
Northwest Land Ordinance 1785
Northwest Land Ordinance 1785 put the 1784 resolution in place by providing a mechanism for selling land.
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Massachusetts makes all public school open and free
Massachusetts passes a law making all grades of public school open to all pupils free of charge. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
The impact of Horace Mann *most important*
First Secretary of the state board of education. Father of the Common School Movement. A Movement to create a equitable public school system.
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1854 -The Boston Public Library Opens
1854 -The Boston Public Library opens to the public. It is the first "free municipal library" in the U.S. http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
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The progressive era
Progressivism that responded to economic and social problems in rapid industrialization introduced to America.https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/glossary/progressive-era.cfm -
Committee of Ten *most important*
Working group of educators that in 1892 recommended the standardization of American high school curriculum.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_of_Ten -
California extends public school to children of Chinese immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court requires California to extend public education to the children of Chinese immigrants.https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
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The Impact of WW2
Number of children attending school grew which made an increase demad on facilities and teachers.
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Secondary School Movement *most important*
Era from 1910-1940 when secondary schools started across America. Teens acquired skills for life rather than for college. The majority of teens graduated with a high school diploma. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_school_movement -
Brown vs. Board of Education *most important*
United states supreme court case. It was declared that state laws establishing separate schools for black and white schools were unconstitutional. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_v._Board_of_Education -
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Sputnik and NDEA, 1957-58
Provided funding to US education institurions at all levels.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act *Most Important*
ESEA is a bill aims to shorten the achievement gaps between students by providing each child with fair and equal opportunities to achieve an exceptional education. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_and_Secondary_Education_Act -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
Guaranteed access to a free, appropriate and public education in the least restrictive environment. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/idea35/index.html -
A Nation at Risk Report, 1983
A landmark in modern educational history.
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No Child Left Behind, 2001
US act of congress that reauthorized the elementary and secondary education act. President George w bush signed NCLB act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Child_Left_Behind_Act -
ESSA 2015
Every student succeeds act. Signed by presidenet Obama.
https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=ft
