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Horace Mann was an advocate for a free education for everyone. His insight and vision was the beginning of everyone having the same opportunity and access to a standard education. This opened up doors to children who previously did not have this opportunity. This helped to ensure the future success of children.
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By desegregating schools, all children, regardless of race, can receive a quality education. This improved the academic outcomes and opportunities for children of color.
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Open classroom concepts from the Re-Assessment Period, allow teachers to teach using modern technology as a means for students to obtain information, utilize field trips, and have real-life hands-on experiences. These techniques help students make connections to what they are learning, engage the students and make learning fun. These opportunities result in improved educational outcomes for children.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act allows for an appropriate education for all, regardless of their disabilities. This law provides extra support to students to ensure their educational needs are being met. IDEA allows all children to feel included in the school system regardless of their disabilities. It provides students with disabilities with a sense of belonging.
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The No Child Left Behind Act lead to Head Start and Title 1 services. Both of these programs allow underprivileged children to have a head start on school and receive extra reading and math assistance. These programs help boost the success of children who otherwise would have struggled in school and not have the best start to their school career. This program provides consistency and support to children that may not have it at home.
