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This ordinance provided the foundation for community led education. Land was set aside for that express purpose.
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As the United States grew in size and population there were a greater number of children that needed educated. It began the discussion on communities assimilating into a bigger society or whether culture should be conserved always.
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The progressive movement called for a more problem-solving oriented way of education. Students were encouraged to apply lessons and experience the world.
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The GI bill that was passed allowed for returned veterans to go to universities with government subsidies. School population also increased drastically with baby boomers. Oregon State University -
MOST IMPORTANT Separate but equal classrooms were not viable. Every student had the right to quality education. Many black educators lost their jobs because the faculty were not integrated. PBS
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It became the education system's fault that America was not "keeping up" with the USSR. Emphasis was placed on STEM.
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LBJ signed this act in hopes of shortening achievement gaps. It got the federal government involved in education's funding.
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Called for the enforcement of Brown v Board. It began opening opportunities for people of color in the classroom. However, many people of color who were teachers lost jobs as segregation was ending.
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In an effort to end poverty focus was placed onto education. It was the school's job to lift families into the middle class.
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MOST IMPORTANT All students have a right to education in a least restrictive environment. This is extremely important and a worthy goal. However, the federal government has not kept its word on footing the bill. IDEA.ed.gov
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MOST IMPORTANT Standardized testing set a similar bar to compare all students across the country. It was a big proponent of the Reagan administration. This gave schools an accountability for their performance. Sage Testing
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MOST IMPORTANT This began anew the paranoia of inadequate education in America. Poor studies showed that the US was falling behind in many key areas. It became a tool used by the far right to privatize education. It really hurt progress in education and rallied behind an essentialism viewpoint. A Nation at Risk (This cartoon says NCLB but I think it can substitute well for essentialism)
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Attempts at privatizing education lead to conflicts of interest with funding.
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Highly qualified teachers were required in classrooms. Put a lot of stress on teachers.
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Prioritizes education being available to all students. This clarified the goals of government in education.
