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Selectmen of Each Town Visit Children's Homes to Make Sure They Are Being Provided With Education
This was the first time that a legislation was passed making education compulsory for all youth. Although it was intended more for parental guidance, and was usually not enforced, this was the first time that the government was compelled to act on behalf of education. They wanted children to be able to read well enough to understand religion and secular laws, and so put an emphasis on education for the first time. -
Massachusetts creates the first State Board of Education
This was the first time a group of people were given authority to investigate conditions, report facts, expose defects, and make suggestions about schools. These boards are important still today in making sure that children are getting the education they require and deserve. -
Brown vs the Board of Education
Racial segregation of schools is ruled unconstitutional. This is important because it was the beginning of the multicultural, diverse public schools we see today. -
Pl 94-142
This law defined "children with disabilities", what requirements must be met for them and services must be available. This is a very important time because students who were previously struggling with a silent disability would now be offered services that would help them be successful. It ensured inclusivity for students with disabilities, as well as provided them with all the tools they needed for success as individuals. -
No Child Left Behind
The federal government's first serious attempt to hold states, districts and schools accountable for fixing the unequal achievement among different students. Not only was this important because it made sure that students were performing at grade level, it also made sure that schools employee highly qualified teachers. This law made sure that students were succeeding and if they were not, it made sure things changed until success was met.
