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Common Schools Movement
The Common Schools Movement was an effort to fund schools in every community with public dollars so that school would be free, locally funded and governed, and open to all white children.
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Measurement Movement
The Measurement Movement was started by the gentleman shown to the left who is Alfred Binet. He started this movement to discover human brain intelligence. Or as we know of it IQ level. It was mostly used in children in school to detect their intelligence levels. Find out your IQ level here!! > https://www.myiqtested.com/ -
The Feminization of Teaching
This movement allowed women to take teaching positions. It established equality between men and women in the teaching profession.
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Civil Rights Movement
This movement was for social justice for Black Americans to have equal rights under the law in the United States.
Here is a link that explains more about the Civil Rights Movement! >
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. This took place in Topeka, Kansas.
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National Defence Education Act
The NDEA was created to enhance and and strengthen the American School System through funds. It also encouraged students to pursue education after high school. The United States put this into effect after the concern to compete with the Soviet Union especially in technology and science areas. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The ESEA was signed in 1965 and by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The ESEA started what is called Head Start and it is a huge event in Education. This raised attention to special education which allowed a better educational opportunity for children. -
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IDEA is an Act that ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to have a free and appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education and living needs.
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No Child Left Behind Act
The major focus of the No Child Left Behind Act is to close student achievement gaps by providing all children with fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.