HIstory of Public Education

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    First school established in America

    The Boston Latin School was founded in what is now known Boston
  • First Public School Opens

    Gave a chance for any student to get a good education for free.
  • First Mandatory Attendance law

    Set the bar that education is crucial to a Child's success and that they need to be in school to further their education.
  • measurement movement

    Had students take a placement test to figure out how well educated they are
  • Brown vs The board of Education

    This mandated that all school be inclusive and no more black schools or white schools.
  • Central High

    Forced the inclusion of African Americans into high school in Arkansas
  • head start program

    Gave children with a lower income the chance for emotional support as well as food to help them learn.
  • IDEA

    Gave free appropriate education for students with disabilities so that the school can be a more inclusive place for everyone.
  • A Nation at Risk

    Gave a Report that America is falling further behind in the race for a better education and we quickly revamped the school system
  • No Child Left Behind

    Ensured that teacher work extra hard to bring up the children who may be falling behind in school.