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First public school in America for boys who were rich and poor. Girls were still educated in private schools or their house. -
Harvard was the first higher education university founded in America (Colonies). They are still one of the most prestigious, if not most prestigious universities today. -
Founded by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans enjoys the distinction of being both the oldest, continuously-operating school for girls and the oldest Catholic school in the United States -
CBSBoston The first public high school in America was founded. This was a huge accomplishment and stepping stone to get high schools across America. -
They were the first to introduce mandatory attendance laws for children up to the age of 14. By 1900, 34 states had passed similar laws. -
Study.com James Dewey and Booker T Washington were monumental figures that came out of the progressive era. Education was trending in a good direction because of the efforts made by the people of this era.
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Dwight Eisenhower took control of the national guard to force desegregation. This was a pivotal moment in integrating the schools in America and doing away with segregation. This was a test of the Brown vs Board of Education. -
Study.com Gerald Ford signed this act to support states and localities in protecting the rights of, meeting the individual needs of, and improving the results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their families. -
Youtube Ronald Reagan addresses the nation in fear that our youth is not getting a proper education and warns us off societal and economic failure if the trend continues. -
PublicSchoolReview This created new standards and goals for the nation’s public schools and implemented tough corrective measures for schools that failed to meet them.
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