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Printing Press
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Webster
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Northwest Land Ordinance
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Blaine Ammendments
Prevent government from funding any schools with religious affiliation within individual state constitutions. Proposed to the U.S. Congress in 1875 by James G. Blaine. -
Committee of Ten
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This committee of educators recommended the standardization of American high school curriculum. In their report, they suggested 8 years of elementary education, 4 years of secondary education, and a high school curriculum geared more toward college preparation, among other things. A lot of the recommendations of the Ten are used in American school systems today.
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Immigration Increase
There wasn't enough room in schools to teach all the immigrant children. Schools also created programs to teach immigrants English and our American customs - known as Americanization. -
Multiple Choice Tests
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John Dewey
Considered "father of progressive school movement." Published "Democracy and Education" in 1916. -
Measurement Movement
Alfred Binet created the IQ test, which is a way of determining if students need special education. -
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World War II
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Brown v. Board of Education
MOST IMPORTANT
Supreme Court ruled that segregating public schools was unconstitutional. This began integration in education, and make progress towards all students having the opportunity to receive equal education. Today, all Americans have a right and opportunity to equal education.
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Little Rock Nine
Nine African-American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School. -
Sputnik Launch
America entered the Space Race, and there was an increase emphasis on math and science in schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT
The ESEA funds primary and secondary education, emphasizing high standards and accountability. At the time, it represented a commitment to equal access to quality education. Although revisions have been made, the law still stands in effect today, requiring equal education.
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT
This is a federal law that requires schools to meet educational needs of students with disabilities. This protects to rights of all students with disabilities and allowed them, for the first time, to receive equal education. Today, children with disabilities are given opportunities in education to succeed more than ever.
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United States Department of Education Created
MOST IMPORTANT
President Andrew Johnson signed the legislation creating the first Education Department in 1867, and was demoted to an "Office of Education" the next year. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the current department into Law. Today, they establish policy for, administer, and coordinate, most federal assistance to education.
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A Nation At Risk Report
This report had lots of effects including higher graduation requirements, longer school days, and increased requirements for teacher certification. -
No Child Left Behind
Increased standardized testing, decreased children's love for school.
