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First State Board of Education
Horace Mann was the first appointed secretary, of the first state board of education. His ideas were the very building blocks of today's public education system. It is free to all, and has it's focus on the individual student as they relate to the building of the culture of the United States of America. Horace Mann. digital image. Twelfth Annual Report to the Secretary of the Board of Education. web. (2/22/2020) bing.com/images/search -
The Cardinal Principle Report
This NEA sponsored report affected secondary schools by offering more variety of courses, to adapt to a student body that was more diverse. Students were allowed to choose their courses which tended to be geared toward their future vocation. The effect of this report was an increase in attendance of High School by students, which has since become the norm of K-12 education. The Jamesburg High School Alumni Association. digital image. Jamesburg.net. web. 2/22/2020. bing.com/images/search -
Brown vs. Board of Education
This unanimous supreme court decision, stated that, "separate but equal was inherently unequal." (Kaplan & Owings, 2015, p.151) Though it took a long time for full enforcement of this decision, in essence, segregation based on race became illegal. If states attempted to use segregation they were outside of the law. Kaplan, L & Owings, W. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stanford, CT: Cengage Learning.
The Plaintiff in Brown vs Board. The Federalist. web. 2/22/2020. bing.com/images/search -
IDEA ammendments (PL 105-171)
These amendments, "addressed the need for performance standards for all students and teachers, including those in special education." (Kaplan & Owings, 2015, p.159) Students with special needs were brought into the classroom with their peers. All students learned inclusion and diversity grew. Kaplan, L & Owings, W. (2015). Educational Foundations. Stanford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Special Education Legislation Graphic Organizer. Timetoast. web. 2/22/2020. bing.com/images/search -
No Child Left behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act made it so that school funding was based on student testing in core subjects. This restructured public education by placing student outcome at the center of funding. No Child Left Behind Act. Timetoast. 2018. web. 2/22/2020. www.bing.com/images/search
