History of Education

By gesove01

  • First public school opens in Boston

  • Law passed that towns must have schools

  • Thomas Jefferson suggests free education for all kids

  • Horace Mann starts improving public schools

  • U.S. Department of Education is created

  • Law allows separate schools for Black and white students

  • Segregation in schools becomes illegal

  • Boys and girls get equal rights in school sports and classes

  • New law created to help all students succeed

  • Schools move online because of COVID-19