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This was the first government institution for women's education in the United State. This academy had all male teachers, but was an all girls' school. Classes included English, science, arithmetic, history, and geography.
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This school was called The English High School of Boston. Schools are becoming more widespread and easier to find. Secondary Education is becoming more popular to further education.
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Massachusetts passes a law making all grades of public school open to all children free of charge. This was a big stepping stone for all states to follow.
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This court case made the "separate but equal" doctrine known in all public places. This means that facilities must be separate still, but colored facilities must be equal to those of whites.
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Because of woman's suffrage, at this time it was allowed for women and mean both to be teachers. Women are now allowed to teach in school settings as equals.
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This court case declared that separate schools were unconstitutional. Colored children and white children were to begin going to school all together to try to combat segregation.
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Because of poverty in the US, ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) started Head Start, gave free lunches and focussed in on special education. This made it possible for children who could not afford school, to go to school and be educated.
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This act prohibits discrimination and requires schools protect the rights of all of their students, including those with limited English background or knowledge.
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This act holds schools accountable for making sure all of their students are keeping up with standards and what is being taught. It is also a guide for teachers to stay on track as well.
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With this act, over $90 billion was put aside for education. This money went towards other programs to help make K-12 learning the best that it could be for every learner.
https://youtu.be/T9JHhLVDfvE
