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N.E.A. Committee of Ten
In the Progressive Period, 1892 is an important date, because the N.E.A. Committee of Ten recommended what we know today as a K-12 education. It allowed students to choose their own learning experiences through electives which allowed America to grow and prosper. -
G.I Bill of Rights
In 1944, President Roosevelt signed the G.I Bill of Rights into law paving the way for military servicemembers to go to college. It is important to remember that this bill now gives the service member the right to pass their benefits on to their dependents, spouse and children so that they can further their education. The G.I Bill has helped reintegrate over 11 million servicemembers back into the American workforce by helping them further their education. -
National Defense Education Act (N.D.E.A.)
The National Defense Education Act in 1958, sparked by the "Space Race", the race against the USSR to get to the moon first in 1969 is important because it mobilized the federal government into directly funding schools through grants and loans to fast track our sciences, languages and technology. Without the N.D.E.A., the U.S may not be where it is today in terms of technology. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (E.S.E.A.) 1965
In 1965, President Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to tackle poverty by giving federal funds to programs fighting poverty. It is important because Head Start is now in all 50 states in America helping minorities and their families by providing support services for them. -
Individuals Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) 2004
I.D.E.A. 2004 is important because, it further expands the definitions of disability to 13 federally recognized disabilities covered under federal law. This law is important because it gives equal access to education for everybody and it ensures that our classrooms are inclusive and safe for all students.
