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Young Ladies Academy of Philadelphia
It was the first academy for girls in the original 13 colonies/st. It was Also the first school for girls recognized by the government. It is important because it basically opened the doors for other places to open schools likes this for women. Showing that women's education is important. -
The first Indian boarding school opens
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School is the first school that opened for Native Americans. It became the start of the pursute of education for Indians where 26 other schools similar to the idea opened. The impact of this gave the opportunity for Native Americans to get an education. Including them in society. Although the school did close in 1918 it was the start to opening the doors for Native Americans to gain an education. -
Alvarez vs. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove
This was the start of desegregations of schools in the United States. This rule would end the segragation of Mexican-Americans being placed in different school away from the "American". This is huge because of the act of the history this nation has had in the past of segration in general. No one should be seprated form other becuase of their race. -
Brown v. Board. of Education of Topeka
Brown v. Board of Education is five cases from different parts of the country combined. It went all the way to the United States Supreme Court case where the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. It paved the road for equality in education in the United States. -
Coral Way Elementary School starts the first bilingual and bicultural public school in the United States.
After the Cuban Revolution Cubans were fleeing the country. Bringing many immigrant children to the U.S where they did not know English. In response, The Coral Way Elementary School starts the first bilingual and bicultural public school in the United States. This gives the opportunity for children that do not know the language to still be able to get an education and learning the new language as well. Helping mold the model of students to be bilingual. -
The Civil Rights Act becomes law
It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Another step the country took to help fight for equality. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
It was passed as a part of United States President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty". This Act provides federal funds to help low-income students, which results in the initiation of educational programs such as Title I and bilingual education. It has helped thousands and has been one of the most successful federal legislation affecting education ever passed by the United States Congress. -
The Indian Education Act
Provides federal funds for American Indian and Alaska Native education at all grade levels. It is a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
Requires that a free, appropriate public education, suited to the student's individual needs, and offered in the least restrictive setting be provided for all "handicapped" children. Basically it was important because it helped EVERYONE get an education no mater who you were. -
The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA)
Reauthorizes the ESEA of 1965 and includes reforms for Title I; increased funding for bilingual and immigrant education; and provisions for public charter schools, drop-out prevention, and educational technology. Yet another step to helping education attaiable for everyoone. Making sure education is avaaliable for everyone
