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Education Reform Act
This act facilitated some of the major changes that we still see in schools today. It took power away from the schools and dictated many aspects to them. It outlined new guidelines on collective worship, governing bodies and the local management of schools. The real headlines were saved for the introduction of the national curriculum and the introduction of school league tables and assessments. SATS were to be used for testing at 5,7 and 11. -
The Child Development and Education Act of 1989
(Public Law 101-239) Authorized appropriations to expand Head Start Programs and programs carried out under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include child care services. This law was introduced as H.R. 3 by CBC Founder Representative Augustus Hawkins. -
The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) of 1994
(Public Law 103-382) It included provisions or reforms for: The Title 1 program, providing extra help to disadvantaged students and holding schools accountable for their results at the same level as other students; charter schools; Safe and Drug-free schools; Eisenhower Professional Development; Major increases in bilingual and immigrant education funding; Impact aid; and Education technology and other programs. It reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. -
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
(Public Law 107-110) Was signed into law in 2002. The Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills to be given to all students in certain grades, if those states are to receive federal funding for schools. The Act does not assert a national achievement standard; standards are set by each individual state. -
Barack Obama defeats John McCain
Barack Obama defeats John McCain and is elected the 44th president. Substantial changes in the No Child Left Behind Act are eventually expected .Changes are eventually expected in the No Child Left Behind policy, but with the two on-going wars and the current preoccupation with our nation's economic problems leaves nobody to know when this change will really happen. -
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 provides more than 90-billion dollars for education The primarily objectives are to save and create jobs, and the secondary objectives are to provide temporary relief programs for those most impacted by the recession and invest in infrastructure, education, health, and green energy. -
The No Child Left Behind Act
President Obama announces the U.S. Department of Education is inviting each State educational agency to reuest flexibility regarding the No Child Left Behind Act The president sent the jobs bill to Congress that would put thousands of teachers back to work all across the country and modernize at least 35,000 schools. He agrees that too many schools are under-resourced, too many teachers who want to be in the classroom who aren't becuse of budget constraints, not because they can't do the job. -
The Immigration Status
Alabama becomes the first state "to require public schools to check the immigration status" of students. A judged ruling upheld several portions of Alabama's tough new immigration law including the section on public school enrollment. Civil rights and immigrants advocacy groups are already planning their appeals for the future. -
States seeking Waivers
President Obama announces the applications of ten states seeking waivers from some of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Law were approved New Mexico's state also received 2 waivers, bringing the total to 11 applications being approved for waivers. Towards the end of February, 26 states applied for waivers. It is most likely that they will also be approved in the future. -
National Education Emergency
Republican candidate Mitt Romney warns of a "National Education Emergency/" Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at an economic summit hosted by Latino Coalition. He blames teachers unions for blocking needed education reform, and calls for expanding school choice by offering vouchers to low-income students and those with disabilities. -
State of Union Address
State of Union Address President Obama along with several other states agree that students should stay in school until they graduate from high school or reach the age of 18. The District of Columbia also require attendance until the age of 18. -
Mendez vs. Westminster and the California Board of Education
2011 Mendez vs. Westminster and the California Board of Education is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sylvia Mendez parents fought in 1943 so she could have an equal education through the landmark court case battle of Mendez v. Westminster.
