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Ratifying the US Constitution
While the mostly political document does not mention education directly, it does pave the way for separation of church and state. Most eduation programs were heavily guided by religion and the shift from religious education to science based education helped pave the way for the popular STEM curriculum. Open education platforms paved the way for more doctors, scientists and engineers. -
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Cumpulsory Education Attendance Laws
Over this time span all states in the United States passed laws requiring minors attend school for at least some time. Despite not applying to some groups at the time, the law formed the basis for universal education and that every student deserves at least the chance at education. -
First Public High School
Expanding education to more students free of charge allowed many previously disadvantaged students to gain more education and provide upward mobility in the professional world. While this particular high school likely was not attended by students severely disadvantaged (who likely needed to work to help support their families) it did pave the way and provide proof the system could support this model. -
Brown v Board of Education
In the landmark and universal supreme court ruling, The united states officially took the position that "separate but equal" was "inherently unequal." The desegregation of schools allowed for black students to attend previously white-only schools. While the equal advantage is still not achieved for many minorities, the landmark case provided an enormous benefit over the coming years. It is difficult to imagine a segregated school system today, but the obvious results would be devastating. -
Virtual Education Today
Virtual education has existed for some time as the internet was originally created to help universities communicate better over long distances. Progress has been made in online curriculums and the future of education is no doubt at least partially virtual. The world is changing and adapting so rapidly it would be considered a revolution. Education will and must advance with the world, and virtual education is major player in that.
