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Boston Latin School
The Boston Latin School was the first public school in America and it is still in use today. Getting prepared for college was the main focus in the school.
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/first-public-school-america -
New England Primer
The New England Primer was the first textbook. It was mostly religious based but it still taught the students to read and write.
https://www.k12academics.com/history-education-united-states/textbooks -
First Board of Education
To make a better school system Massachusetts created the state Board of Education.
https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/a-relevant-history-of-public-education-in-the-united-states -
First Community College
The first community college was Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois. The first graduating class was six students.
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Brown vs. The Board of Education
The Brown vs. Board of Education was a huge step in the history of education. It was a Supreme Court ruling that helped desegregate the schools.
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment -
The Little Rock 9
This video explains more about the Little Rock 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym8rdtq-KBE -
The Higher Education Act
The higher Education Act was created to make college more affordable with students loans and scholarships. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was created to help fund the schools with low-income families.
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This video explains the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Xzvafi-Pg -
National Association for Bilingual Education Founded
This video explains more about the National Association for Bilingual Education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwN3-g-zBUg