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Education in the Colonial Period
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Common Schools
This is when schools became more widespread and common. At this time, education was available for all white children, no matter what their economic status was. Most children would get at least 3 years of school. This was ahead of it's time and an important start to schooling in America.
Common School Movement
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The Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
Jefferson believed in free education. Rush advocated for the education of women. Webster created dictionaries and books that helped further education. -
First Legal Case Concerning Integration
Sarah Roberts was African American and her dad tried to put her in several schools near her house instead of a far away segregated school. None of the schools would allow her to attend. -
Secondary School Movement
High schools began to open up around the country. Now children could receive more education. This had a huge impact on society. And it is still making an impact because most kids graduate from high school now. More education is better!
Secondary School Movement
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The Growth of Education After the Civil War
Education continued to grow rapidly. More female teachers were hired and they received good training. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
New ideas were tried in schools to further education. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Because of problems in Topeka, there was a huge Supreme Court case. It resulted in laws that stated that segregated schools were unconstitutional. I think that this was one of most important events because it finally started the end of segregation in education. Equality has continued to progress up until today.
Brown vs Board of Education
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Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement improved equality for African Americans. This helped schools to have more equality too. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This acted funded education and helped everyone to have equal access to education. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
This act allowed students with disabilities to attend public schools for free. It also provided the support that each individual needed to succeed. This was major progress in equality for all people, no matter their differences. This act is still in full effect today and helps everyone have equal opportunities for success.
IDEA
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A Nation at Risk Report
Education wasn't progressing very much and students' performance was mediocre. Ronald Reagan made a report to start changing this. -
The Standards Movement
This asked for clear standards for each school to follow to ensure that a good education was provided. -
School Choice Movement
This movement let people choose which school they could go to rather than making them to the school closest to their home. Charter and private schools became more popular. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This was an update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It increased the role of the federal government in education. It gave extra support to students who struggled in school in a variety of ways. Its important because it allows every student a greater chance of success.
NCLB
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