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The Young Ladies Academy
Philadelphia was the first to open up a school just for girls. This academy put an emphasis on girls to receive an education to be able to play a vital role in society. -
New England Asylum for the Blind
Was the first school in the U.S. for children who are blind or have visual disabilities. Students were taught to use their sense of touch in order to compensate for their late of sight. -
The African Institute
The African Institute was the first higher-learning institution for African Americans. This school was for African Americans to receive a better quality of education. -
The Department of Education
This department was created to help states in finding ways to implement effective school systems. It allowed teaches and policymakers access to what works, and what doesn't work, to ensure the effectiveness of schools across the U.S. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 provided that all U.S. citizens are entitled and should have equal enjoyment in facilities, privileges, accommodations, advantages, public conveyances, water, etc. Any person who breaks the lay denies citizens of their privileges will be penalized. -
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington who was born into slavery, was an African-American leader who was best known for his speech the "Atlanta Compromise". He was the first principal at a newly opened school in Tuskegee, Alabama where he believed by providing the skills and tools to society, that his race would play a part in being accepted by White Americans. -
Association of American Universities
This association was founded to help promote higher education standards to keep U.S. universities up to par with European schools. It put an emphasis on curriculum to well prepare students moving onto attending universities. -
Seattle high school teaches refuse to give standardized tests
Teachers from a Seattle high school join in boycotting mandated standardized district testing, which is call "Measures of Academy Progress" to their students. The teaches say that the tests are a waste of time and don't even evaluate the the students, but instead evaluates the teachers. -
Minnesota State High School adopts new policy allowing transgenders to join women's sports teams
The Minnesota State High School League has adopted a new policy which allows transgenders to join female sports teams. This new policy will help create equal opportunity for the transgender population. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This new act that President Obama has signed off on will update and replace the "No Child Left Behind" Act. This act puts an emphasis on education policies, school wide testing, low performing schools, and teacher qualities. It will allow states to set their own goals to address: English proficiency, graduation rates, and testing.
