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The History of Public Education

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    Brown vs. Board of Education
    This is the most important milestone in the Education system. Because of this law people of all races were allowed to attend school together.
  • Federal Aid of Education

    Federal Aid of Education
    This Aid allowed eligible students to attend college. This gave more opportunities for students that previously may not have been able to attend due to financial challenges.
  • The Open Classroom

    The Open Classroom
    This act allowed students to learn outside of the four walls of their school or classroom. This gave the students a break from the typical scenery and expand their thinking abilities.
  • A Nation at Risk

    A Nation at Risk
    This made English, Math, Science, and computer skills a primary focus in Education. This made it more certain that students would succeed in their everyday lives. This created a stable foundation for all students to succeed.
  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind
    Students' success should not be measured by their test-taking abilities in math and reading. This act made children fear for there education and school for their funding. Student success is more than just a standardized score on a test.