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First Public School
In Boston Massachusetts, the first public school was opened, Boston Latin School. First boys only secondary education public school. -
The Association of American Universities
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National School Lunch Act
This is the base for what we have today for school lunches to make sure all children eat a nutritious meal.
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The Little Rock 9
Nine African American teens where enrolled at Little Rock Central High, where they were not allowed in the school, so the president sent the military to protect them and to handle the situation. Link text -
First Bilingual and Bicultural Public Schools
During the Cubin Revolution, many immigrant children flooded into Miami. This created the first bilingual and bicultural public schools. -
Federal Funding
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 gives federal funding to schools while forbidding a national curriculum. -
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex.
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A Nation at Risk
Education reform repot by president Ronald Reagan talking about education excellence.
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Arizona Teacher Strike
Teachers all around Arizona go on strike for better wages and for better school funding. Later legislation was passed for both of these terms
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National Walkout Day
Students around the country walked out of school to protest gun violence and to send a message that something has to be done about it.
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