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The Child Study Movement completely changed the way curriculum was decided in schools. School curriculum now looks at where students are at developmentally instead of the subject matter.
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John Dewey brought the opposing perspectives of education to a middle ground. Curriculum is based on schools being a mini-democracy with real life experiences requiring diversity.
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"Separate but not equal" decision of Supreme Court calls for all students to be good citizens and require access to quality EQUAL education. This is important because minority students can now receive the education they deserve to grow and prosper.
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PL 85-926 supports training and preparation for Special Education Teachers. This is an important step for people with disabilities to have teachers that can support them in an average classroom.
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The Coleman Report changed the perspective of school's as the great equalizer. The report put more emphasis on the need of the feeling of control than school itself.
