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Common Schools were funded by local property taxes, charged no tuition, and were open to all white children. The common school is the precursor to today's public school.
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Started by John Dewey the Progressive Education rejected emphasis on strict discipline and memorization of traditional classroom teaching and instead encouraged the use of group work and hands on activities
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AFT is an American labor union that primarily represents teachers.
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The Suffrage Movement allowed women to take up the position of teaching for the first time.
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Provided millions of veterans with payments for tuition, and room and board at colleges, universities, and special schools
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The Civil Rights Movement enlisted the federal government in the efforts to equalize educational opportunities for children of color.
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Ruled that separate is not equal, and outlaws segregation. Put the constitution on the side of racial equality.
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The Soviets made history by launching the first satellite into orbit. In response the American government poured more than $1 billion into public schools.
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Created by President Johnson, the ESEA started Head Start, gave free lunches to those in need, and focused more on special education.
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Resulted in new laws requiring that children referred for possible special education placement must be tested in their primary language
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Stated that no person can be excluded from a school program because of their gender. This gave rise to more women athletic programs and other opportunities.
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Guarantees civil rights for all people with disabilities in the context of federally funded institutions and requires schools to accommodate for those students in terms of including participation in programs and activities and their access to buildings.
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Is a federal law passed by President Ford that laid out children's rights in special education
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Set new government test standards that students were required to reach. This program was set up to help disadvantaged students.
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The Standards Movement launched the common core standards in public schools. Placed an emphasis on setting academic standards and was also used to evaluate well-performing vs. under-performing schools.