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Boston Latin School
On April 23, 1635, the first public school opened in the United States- The Boston Latin School. This school was established to get boys prepared for college. The school was centered on humanities and taught Latin and Greek. Even though this school has undergone many changes, it is still open and educating students today!
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Old Deluder Satan Act of 1647
The Puritans in Massachusetts passed this law because they highly valued literacy. At first this act just required that parents make sure their children could read, but then it went on to mandate community schooling. This law also required that towns of at least 50 families must hire a schoolteacher to instruct their children to read and write.
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National Teachers Association
The National Teachers Association (now the National Education Association) was formed to promote both education and the profession of teaching in the United States.
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education reversed the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson. This Supreme Court case ruled that 'separate but equal' education was not actually equal. It declared racial segregation in schools to be unconstitutional. Not only was this ruling a huge step for the equality of education, but it was a huge step for the civil rights movement as well.
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Sputnik
When the U.S. realized that the Soviets had launched Sputnik, it motivated them to begin their own technological advancements so that they could reclaim any technological ground lost to the Soviets. Sputnik sparked the U.S. into a much needed revolution in both science and engineering education.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this act into effect to support education programs, professional development, and parental involvement. This act offered federal grants to purchase textbooks and library books for districts serving low-income students. It also created numerous special education centers and scholarships to aide low-income college students.
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Head Start
President Lyndon B. Johnson established Head Start. This program was a saving grace to low-income families with young children. Head Start helps meet the emotional, social, nutritional, and psychological needs of these children. This gives them the basis they need for a good education in the future.
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U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education was created in 1979. Its mission is "to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access." This department aides the president and Congress with their educational policies for our nation.
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No Child Left Behind Act
President George W. Bush signed this act into law as the most recent update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. This act focused on enhancing the performance of specific groups of students, including English-language learners, students receiving special education, children from low-income families, and minority children.
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Every Student Succeeds Act
President Obama signed this act into affect to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The ESSA mandated every state to have its own general education standards and administer annual testing. It also focused on students in poverty, minorities, and students who receive special education.
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https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-what-you-need-to-know
