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First School
The first "free school" was opened in Virginia. -
English Academy
Benjamin Franklin helps to establish the first English Academy in Philadelphia with a curriculum that is both classical and modern, including such courses as history, geography, navigation, surveying, and modern as well as classical languages. The academy ultimately becomes the University of Pennsylvania. -
High School
The furst public high school, Boston English High School, opens. -
ACT
The ACT Test is first adnimistered. -
Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act is signed at southwest Texas State College on November 8. It increases federal aid to higher education and provides for scholarships, student loans, and establishes a National Teachers Corps. -
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 becomes law. THough many people associate this law only with girl's and women's participation in sports, Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in all aspects of education. -
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix establishes their "online campus," the first to offer online bachelor's and master's degrees. It becomes the largest private university in North America. -
Smart Board
The smart board (interactive white board) is introduced by SMART Technologies. -
Whiteboards
Whiteboards find their way into U.S. classrooms in increasing numbers adn begin to replace the blackboard. -
Report Cards
The Higher Education Act is amended and reauthorized requiring instituions and states to produce report cards about teacher education.