History of Education

By a.mason
  • Opening of First American School

    Opening of First American School

    The first school opened in America was the Boston Latin School
  • Common School Movement

    Common School Movement

    The basis of the public school system was established by Horace Mann.
  • Plessy v. Ferguson

    Plessy v. Ferguson

    Segregation in schools was ruled as constitutional in the United States. Therefore, schools were segregated by law.
  • GI Bill

    GI Bill

    The GI Bill consisted of benefits for veterans that resulted as a large increase increase in college attendance.
    GI Bill
  • Brown v Board of Education

    Brown v Board of Education

    Racial segregation in schools is declared as unconstitutional.
  • The Space Race

    The Space Race

    The Space Race encouraged more emphasis on the STEM subjects and funding in schools.
  • Title IX of Education Amendments

    Title IX of Education Amendments

    Discrimination against students regarding sex is prohibited.
  • Columbine High School Massacre

    Columbine High School Massacre

    This shooting brought brought more awareness to the possible dangers regarding schools.
  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    Every Student Succeeds Act

    An act signed in order to provide equal and equitable opportunities for all students.
  • COVID-19

    COVID-19

    The virus has greatly impacted education and the use of technology in education