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Horace Mann
Known as "The Father of American Education," Horrace Mann paved the way for free universal public education. Mann was the vision behind public schools being free of social distinctions that separated students. Kaplan, L.S., & Owings, W.A. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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Stanley Hall
Stanley Hall was a psychologist who studied the importance of feelings and attitudes of children. Music and art are a couple of the programs Hall introduced, that are still incorporated into public schools today. Kaplan, L.S., & Owings, W.A. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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Brown v. Board of Education
In this Supreme Court case, the court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. This event was the beginning of colored children being able to attend public schools with white children. Kaplan, L.S., & Owings, W.A. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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Public Law 85-926
Students with disabilities were given the right to be in public education alongside students without disabilities. Training and support were given to teachers willing to work with students with disabilities. Kaplan, L.S., & Owings, W.A. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind was an act signed by President George W. Bush that held districts and states accountable for unequal achievement among students. Teachers are held accountable for their student's learning. Kaplan, L.S., & Owings, W.A. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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No Child Left Behind. Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html
