The Early History of Education in America

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    American Education

    WW2 had a major impact on what was happening in the U.S.
    Many people were pulled out of school to go fight in the war.
    The Baby boom resulted in the need for more schools and teachers.
    Cold War created tension between Russia and its allies in Western Europe.
    Many schools were racially segregated.
    School buildings were in poor conditions.

  • Court heard Brown vs. Board of Education

    All public schools were ordered to desegregate

  • National Defense Education Act Passed

    Made funds available so schools could strengthen math, science, and foreign language.
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    Education During the 1960's

    Baby Boomers were becoming teens and young adults.
    Conservative nature was questioned.
    Sit-ins and marches were peaceful demonstrations.
    Many students were economically and educationally disadvantaged.

  • Civil Rights Act Passed

    Formally outlawed segregation in U.S. public schools and public places

  • The Elementary and Secondary Educatoin Act Passed

    Wanted to improve most schools in need
    A boost to struggling schools
    Helped equalize the educational opportunities of these students

  • Project Head Start

    Designed to help preschool children from low income families
    Hundreds of thousands of children are served each year
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    American Education During the 1970's

    America was changing
    The divorce rate and single parents increased
    More women in the workforce
    Unemployment went up
    Many schools suffered from inadequate funding

  • Joining of an English and Spanish School

    Language was a barrier for equal education
    All students taught both Spanish and English

  • Title IX

    Banned discrimination based on gender in all programs and activities recieving federal funds

  • Limited English Skills Problems

    Schools were ordered to provide basic English language classes for all children

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Guarenteed free public education for all children with disabilities
    Children spend all their day in a regular classroom

  • College

    More women were enrolled in college then men for the first time

  • Call for More Demanding and Uniform Education Standards

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    American Education During the 1980's

    Less nation emphasis on education
    Gap between and rich and the poor widened
    Families, on average, had fewer children

  • Back to Basics Movement

    Six goals that were set and to be reached by the year 2000
    Believed all students needed more than basic reading, writing, and math skills
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    American Education During the 1990's and Beyond

    All about technology
    Unemployment was at an all time low

  • National Councol on Education Standards and Testing

    Group that began askign questions

  • Federal Government Role was Established

    Establish guidelines for achieving excellence

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    To improve the performance of schools in the United States

  • Financial Crisis Began

    Plunged the country into a period of financial uncertainty