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Early National Period
The Early National Period and all of the important people that came with it, such as Thomas Jefferson, played a very important role in the molding of our education today. During this time period, the first library was created as well as the growth of high schools. Without the Early National Period, the education system as we know it may not exist today. -
Common School Period
The Common School Period was very important in the history of education for numerous of reasons. This period introduced Normal Schools, the first level of education for teachers. Without the Common School Period, teachers wouldn't be as qualified as they are now and students wouldn't have much access to an equal education. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a huge milestone in the shaping of education today. This event was a major civil rights victory, and is what opened up the opportunity for an equal education to people of color. Although this needed to happen a lot sooner, it was a huge success in the history of education. -
Head Start
Head Start, still a very successful program today, played a big role in the shaping of education. Head start opened up opportunity for preschool children of low-income families to have kindergarten readiness. This is an important event in the history of education because it was the first program like this available to those living in poverty. -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A)
Previously known as EHA, the IDEA is a huge achievement in the history of education. This act is what helped children with disabilities have an opportunity to a free, public education meeting their specific needs. This is an important event in the history of education because it gives children with disabilities the same chance to succeed as those without.
