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New Math Era
The University of Illinois Committee on School Mathematics, led by Max Beberman, initiated the first major project associated with the "New Math" era, which focused on more advanced mathematics concepts in school. -
Brown v Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas
The decision effectively ended legal segregation in public education, paving the way for the desegregation of schools across the United States. -
Open Classroom Movement - Progressive Education
The open classroom is marked boy learning areas, often without walls. Students are free to move from area to area. Influencers: John Bruner and John Dewey's influence on progressive education. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation in public accommodations, including hotels, restaurants, theaters, and stores. It made it illegal to discriminate against individuals in employment, education, and other areas based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
The ESEA aimed to improve educational quality and opportunities for all children, particularly those from low-income families. Federal Funding: The act authorized federal funding to be directed to schools with the most disadvantaged children, with states playing a role in administering these funds. The ESEA significantly expanded the federal role in education, leading to the development of state departments of education and a greater emphasis on federal education policy. -
Bilingual Education Act
The Bilingual Education Act (BEA) of 1968 provided federal grants for school districts to establish educational programs for children with limited English-speaking ability. It was the first time that the US government officially acknowledged that these students needed specialized instruction. -
Title IX
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, encompassing a wide range of educational activities. Title IX has significantly impacted women's sports, leading to a dramatic increase in female athletes participating in both high school and college sports. It has also been credited with decreasing the dropout rate of girls from high school and increasing the number of women pursuing higher education. -
Multiple Intelligence Movement
This theory by Howard Gardner, suggests that intelligence is not a single, general ability, but rather a collection of distinct intelligences. These intelligences can manifest independently in individuals, and each person may be stronger in some areas than others. -
Rise of Standardized Testing
Increasing reliance on standardized tests to measure educational outcomes and accountability. Believed to be a direct result of the Nation at Risk Report. -
The Rise of Technology in Education
Integration of computers and the internet in classrooms, reshaping teaching and learning methods.