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Part of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty," this act provides federal funds to help "low-Income" student.
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A preschool education program for children from low-income families. Part of the "War on Poverty," project head starts continues to this day as the longest-running-anti-poverty program in the United States.
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The first act that recognized the needs of Limited English Speaking Ability (LESA) students. Replaced by the no child left behind act.
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Signed by President Gerald Ford. The act requires that a free, public edcuation be provided for students with individual needs.
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Apple Computer introduces one of the first successful personal computers.
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California requires that all public school instructions be in English
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Two students go on a killing spree that leaves 15 dead and 23 wounded, making this the nations' deadliest school shooting incident. Schools tighten safety procedures.
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Replaces Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and holds schools accountble for student achievement levels.
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Largest mass closing in U.S. History.
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President Barack Obama announce a plan to allow two years of free community college for all American students.
