History of Education

  • Common Schools

    Common Schools

    Abolish church-run schooling and replace it with government-run "common schools"
  • Women started teaching

    Women started teaching

    Women having jobs became more common and the teaching spots were quickly filled with females
  • Civil rights movement

    Civil rights movement

    Activism for equal rights between races
  • The bible is banned in schools

    The bible is banned in schools

    Religious teaching in schools comes to an end.
  • Head Start Program

    Head Start Program

    Preschool program for low-income families to help them get a start
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Emphasized high standards and accountability for students
  • Individuals with Disabilities Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Act

    Act that makes sure schools are tailoring to people with disabilities needs
  • A nation at risk

    A nation at risk

    Our nation was failing students, this led to education improvement and care from the government
  • Invention of Google

    Invention of Google

    Google drastically changed schools by making learning more convenient and easy
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act

    Act that makes sure every student gets the education they need and deserve