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The Morrill Act of 1862
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Land-Grant College Act, sometimes referred to as the Morrill Act of 1862, into law. This federal law gave states land grants to create colleges and universities with an emphasis on mechanical arts and agriculture. The act sought to advance scientific and technical education and increase working-class access to higher education. Senator Justin Smith Morrill of Vermont, the bill's sponsor, was a pivotal factor in the Morrill Act's success. -
Special Education Instruction
In Jacksonville, Florida, special education instruction was first introduced in 1926. Since then, Florida has seen an increase in particularly created teaching and associated services. Currently, 360,000 kids in Florida's public education system have been classified as having a disability. -
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Segregation in public schools was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the famous case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which was decided by a unanimous vote. A major triumph for the civil rights movement, this ruling struck down the separate but equal doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).
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Creation of the Department of Education
President Jimmy Carter created the Department of Education as a cabinet-level organization in 1979. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare had previously been in charge of education. Federal attention to education policy and funding was refocused with the establishment of the Department of Education. Shirley Hufstedler was the first Secretary of Education and was instrumental in forming the department's initial programs. -
Teach for America
A nonprofit group called Teach For America seeks out recent college graduates to work as teachers in low-income areas for at least two years. The program's objectives are to address the teacher shortage, advance educational equity, and enhance educational achievements for underprivileged pupils. Teach For America has significantly changed the American educational scene and trained thousands of teachers.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
First passed as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized in 2004. The least restrictive setting for a free and suitable public education is a legal requirement for students with disabilities. Funding for special education services is provided by IDEA, which also requires individualized education plans, or IEPs, for kids with disabilities. -
Charter School Movement
In the early 1990s, the charter school movement got its start as a means of offering substitutes for conventional public education. Although they receive public funding, charter schools are autonomous and frequently have more latitude in their employment and curricular policies. Proponents of charter schools contend that their innovative teaching methods and improved student outcomes are available to anyone. -
No Child Left Behind Act
President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law in 2001 with support from both parties. By holding schools accountable for student achievement, the Act aims to enhance educational results for all kids, especially those in low-income neighborhoods. The act mandated that states adopt standardized testing and establish challenging targets for student performance. -
Black Lives Matter In Education Movement
Racial injustice and inequality in schools gave rise to the Black Lives Matter in Education movement. The movement demands that institutionalized racism in education be eradicated, along with discrepancies in academic performance, punishment, and resource availability. Black Lives Matter in Education promotes inclusive curricula, equitable policies that benefit all students, and culturally sensitive instruction. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
President Barack Obama reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in 2015 with the signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The goal of ESSA, which replaces the No Child Left Behind Act, is to give states and local school districts more authority over educational policy. Accountability, academic standards, and assistance for underprivileged pupils are prioritized under the statute.