Important Events in Education

  • Plessy v. Ferguson

    Plessy v. Ferguson

    landmark decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine
  • Measurement Movement

    Measurement Movement

    Created what is known as the IQ test which can determine is students need to be placed into a special program for extra help
  • The Feminization of Teaching

    The Feminization of Teaching

    established equality between men and women and allowed women to take up the position of teaching
  • Civil Rights Movement

    Civil Rights Movement

    enlisted federal government in effort to equalize educational opportunities for children of color
  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education

    landmark decision which ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional
  • Head Start Program

    Head Start Program

    Provided low-income preschool children a program that can meet their emotional, social, health, and psychological needs
  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Gave free lunches to those in need and gave greater attention to specula education
  • Title IX

    Title IX

    Prohibits discrimination against students or employees based on their sex in an educational institution
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Allows free public education to children with disabilities
  • History and invention of Google video

  • Invention of Google

    Invention of Google

    Allows students and employees access to a wide variety of information at the click of a few buttons.