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1647 Law
This is the starting point that began to show societies the value that reading and writing holds. Reading and writing is the core of several different aspects of learning. This is recognized as a historical first step toward government controlled public education. -
School Attendance Laws Become Mandatory
This is important because it resulted in the increase in population in overall school attendance. Historical statistics show that "most" students that attended school continued on to graduate and attend secondary education. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
This allowed equal opportunity to all children, non-dependent solely on race. Today's public schooling provides an environment that has an open-door policy for all students no matter where they come from or their background because of this unanimous ruling. -
Congress Passes NDEA
Today's public schools offer core classes that include math, science, and foreign language opportunities due to the National Defense Education Act. It prepares current students to face the world and provides a more well-rounded education upon graduation. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This provided security to families that the school is accountable for providing equal education to all students. This allows and encourages educators to be properly trained and therefore recognized as "highly qualified." This assists in accommodating for every student no matter what the circumstance. Districts now provide an environment that helps students with all learning capabilities.
