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The Common School Movement
The common school was the beginning of an education with no costs, helping end poverty and social class distinctions. It's intent was to be open to all students regardless of race, class, or gender with a goal of fostering a sense of community among one another. It shaped the path for free education and still helps with serving all children equally. -
Child Study Movement
The child study movement, pioneered by psychologist G. Stanley Hall, became a "key part" of educational psychology. It had brought awareness to the development of children and how their minds and personalities evolved. The movement helped educators be more effective by adapting their practices to meet learning needs and make practical judgements about how to best educate young students. -
World War I
WWI initiated standardized tests to classify recruits based on their intellectual level, later developing group tests to be able to test large numbers of individuals at the same time. Standardized tests are cost-effective and have remained the basis for achievement ever since, being used today in school curriculums. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education overturned the 'separate but not equal' approach to public schooling. It was a turning point in the history of race relations in the United States and created an ongoing push for racial inequality. Today, the government nor school can use race to discriminate among individual students. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was an accountability system that required state standards' assessments in schools. It narrowed the achievement gap between social classes as well as boosted student's achievement in studies such as reading and math. It required for schools to only hire highly qualified teachers with knowledge in the content they teach. It still holds school accountable for student's success today and raising success among all student groups.
