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First public school opened; established Boston Massachusetts.
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Effort to fund schools in every community with public dollars
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Plessy v. Ferguson was a decision of the U.S Supreme Court constitutionality of racial segregation law for public facilities.
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Organized by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights. Went on till 1960's.
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Establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality
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Established the legitimacy of federal funding of higher education and made substantial funds available for low-cost student loans, boosting public and private colleges and universities
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Provide equal access to education and established high academic standards and accountability. Funds are authorized in the law for developing standards, assessments, professional development, instructional materials, and education programs
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This act required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal day for children with physical and mental disabilities
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Movement calls for clear, measurable standards for all school students
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Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
