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First Public School Opened
First public school opened; established Boston Massachusetts. -
Common School Movement started
Effort to fund schools in every community with public dollars -
Plessy v. Ferguson ruling "separate but equal" was legal
Plessy v. Ferguson was a decision of the U.S Supreme Court constitutionality of racial segregation law for public facilities. -
Civil Rights Movement
Organized by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights. Went on till 1960's. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality -
National Defense Education Act
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 -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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 -
Handicapped Children Act
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 -
Standard-based education
Movement calls for clear, measurable standards for all school students -
Congress passed No Child Left Behind
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
