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https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline.html
https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/culture-magazines/1900s-education-overview
In 1954, teaching took place when the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education, ruled that "separate but equal schools" were unequal, and made it were public schools was allowed in the U.S.The teaching profession improving teaching methods to accommodate the new educational needs of a changing society. -
In 1960, a first grader Ruby Bridges was the first African American to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. She becomes a class of one, as parents remove there students from the classes and school.
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In 1964- an African American educator, becomes the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress. Also, McCarver Elementary School in Tacoma, Washington becomes the nation's first magnet school. -
in 1972- Texas introduced the first electronic hand-held calculators, the TI-2500 Data Math. Also, the Indian Education Act becomes law and establishes "a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students"
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In 1994 - CompuHigh Whitmore is founded and is the first online high school. Whiteboards find their way into U.S. classrooms in increasing numbers and begin to replace the blackboard.
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in 1998- California voters pass Proposition 227, which is requiring that all public school instruction be in English. The Higher Education Act is amended and reauthorized requiring institutions and states to produce "report cards" about teacher education and students progress.
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On March 11, 2020 COVID-19 (a pandemic) affects the whole world. President Trump declares a national emergency. States close schools, and many colleges and universities suspend "in-person classes. Though daily numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to increase in many parts of the country, states begin to over-think their plans for reopening schools this fall.Many major universities will offer primarily online classes for the fall semester, others still plan to provide "in-person" instruction.
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In 2021- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directs states to make teachers and other school staff eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. President Joe Biden signs the 1.9-trillion dollar COVID-19 relief bill into law. In addition to providing stimulus payments to most Americans, this bill provides 125 billion dollars to help schools reopen. As the 2021 school year begins, COVID-19 cases surge due to the Delta Variant, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates.
