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The New England Primer
The New England Primer was one of the first books printed in 1680 in Boston. This book prepared younger children to learn how to read the bible. -
Common Schools Movement
This movement allowed public schools to be funded by public dollars. This began in the 1830s in England. -
First Public School Opens
The first school in the United States was built in Boston in 1635. This school was named the Boston Latin School. -
The Homestead Act
This act stated that any adult citizen that had never beared arms against the US would be able to claim 160 acres of land. -
Plessy vs. Fergueson
Supreme court decided that racial segregation was "separate but equal" but it actually wasn't. This case was not actually separate but equal because they all had the same kinds of things but the whites had the better version of everything. -
The Civil Rights Movement
This act did not allow discrimination in public schools race, religion, or national origin. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks were a couple of very influential people during this movement. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
This court case violated the 14th amendment and ruled that racial segregation throughout public schools was unconstitutional. This law was made because of forced segregation. -
Title IX
Title IX was made to begin giving women more rights. This act was also there to say that no person can be excluded because of their sex and they also cannot be discriminated from any education program. -
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This act is here to make sure that each and every student no matter who they are and no matter what kind of disability they may have, they still deserve a free and equal education. -
The No Child Left Behind Act
This act was signed in 2001 and it ensured that each student is required to have their needs met so that they can be successful.
