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Scholastic Aptitude Test
The SAT test name has changed many times, but the test was first administered to high school students in 1926. This test was created to make sure students had the right amount of education to be able to succeed through college. This test was used by colleges to make sure that you have the education needed to be enrolled. Taking the test is a way to stand out in college admissions.
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G.I. Bill Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944
11 million servicemen and women have used this law to cover the costs of schooling and training. This Bill can be transferred to family members too. Some of the benefits include money for housing, money for books and supplies, tuition and fees covered, and a lot more. This law was and still is important to servicemen and women that have served and who are still serving our country today.
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Elementary and Second Education Act
This act started from the war on poverty. This act made programs like headstart. Headstart is reaching kids of minority and kids that are underprivileged get the schooling that they deserve. High school graduation rates are at all-time highs. Dropout rates are at historic lows. And more students are going to college than ever before. These achievements are helping to Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ed.gov/eseaexpand educational opportunities. -
No Child Left Behind (N.C.L.B.)
NCLB introduced changes in the curriculum of public primary and secondary schools in the United States and increased federal regulation of state school systems. Requiring annual progress reports on students, teachers use scientifically-based strategies, increased time spent in reading, writing, and math. And less time spent in language, social studies, and art.
Nolen, J., & Duignan, B. (2019, September 24). No Child Left Behind. https://www.britannica.com/topic/No-Child-Left-Behind-Act -
Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A.)
This act gives children with disabilities free appropriate public education. The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. This act even helps the parents of the kids learn effective ways to help their children learn with these programs.
About IDEA. (n.d.)https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/ learn with these programs.
