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Creation of Common Schools
Horace Mann was established in the state board of education and advocated for the common schools. This allowed women to attend school learning about reading, writing, and arithmetic. This was the very beginning for our public school systems. Warder, G. (2017, December 10). Horace Mann And The Creation Of The Common School. Retrieved 2019, from https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/horace-mann-creation-common-school/. -
Womens Rights 19th Amendment
When the 19th Amendment was established women were given equal rights with men. The women were now able to be school teachers which created great change in our nation. Without this passing the school system wouldn't be where it is today. 77% of teachers are women! The Nineteenth Amendment. (2016). Retrieved 2019, from https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/1920s-america/a/the-nineteenth-amendment. -
Civil Rights Act
Having the Civil Rights Movement passed affected education by integrating the classroom. This allowed all children of different race, religion and sex to be included. This was a huge step in society and encourages diversity in the classroom to this day. Types Of Educational Opportunities Discrimination. (2019, October 15). Retrieved 2019, from https://www.justice.gov/crt/types-educational-opportunities-discrimination. -
Federal Funding
The act of Elementary and Secondary Education being passed was a huge change for the education system. This act allowed federal funding in the school system, which is a major need for school teachers. Without federal funding the schools would have to raise funding all on their own. Brenchley, C. (2015, April 8). What is ESEA? Retrieved 2019, from https://blog.ed.gov/2015/04/what-is-esea/. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This act was in place of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act. This act protects all students including disadvantaged and high need. Also this act provides support to all staff and teachers to prepare students for their futures. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). (2015). Retrieved 2019, from https://www.ed.gov/essa.
