First Electronic, Fully Programable Digital Computer Invented
Responding in part to scientific advances in the Soviet Union, the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) serves to improve math, science and foreign language instruction.
First Handheld Calculator Invented
Sesame Street began
The first Illinois School Report Cards were distributed to parents and citizens.
First Digital Cellular Phone Invented
World Wide Web is invented
At the first “Tech 2000,” Illinois students demonstrated classroom technology at the State Capitol.
Whiteboards start replacing chalkboards
45,000 students taking blended classes
A pilot for the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) is launched.
No Child Left Behind Act signed by Pres. George W. Bush
Smartboards introduced in school
1:1 Initiative Started in grades k-5
High School starts offering Blended Learning courses to Juniors and Seniors
All school districts must implement a new principal evaluation system that incorporates student achievement growth and meets minimum requirements set forth in the law and administrative rules.
