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First Compulsory Education Law
This law stated that parents or guardians of children are required to supply their child with basic education including teaching in reading, writing, and the colony's capitol laws and regulations. -
Dame Schools
Dame schools are held by homemakers who informally instruct students for pay. Throughout the centuries, dame schools proved that women can be effective teachers, while raising the base level of education, especially for girls. Dame schools were a combination of daycare and schooling. Women were able to take care of children and also teach them education while in the home. Dame schools opened up the door for women in the education system. -
Yale University
Yale was established 1701. This is one of the oldest universities in the world. Yale is ranked 17th in the world. Of course, when it was first established, only males could attend. it was first established to train ministers in theology but the schools curriculum started to open up in 1777. -
Noah Webster; "Grammatical Institute of the English Language"
Noah Webster wrote this book in the 1700's. It had three parts which were a reader, spelling book, and grammar book. This book was used across the United States and parts are still used today. -
Horace Mann
Horace Mann was elected as Secretary of the newly-created Massachusetts Board of Education in 1837. He used his position to greatly reform education. He created the Common School Movement which allowed a basic education funded by local taxes for every child. This movement sparked universal education for everyone. -
The first state funded school
The first state funded school specifically for teacher education opened in Lexington, Massachusetts. Today, many people view these schools as "normal schools". However, at the time, this was not a norm. In fact, the establishment of the first state funded school is a huge milestone in the education system. -
The first Indian boarding school
This school first opened in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It became the model for a total of 26 similar schools, all with the goal of integrating Indian children into the mainstream culture. It hoped to educate students on economic self-sufficiency by teaching them work skills and engraving an individualistic mindset into their lifestyles, teaching them to only have concern for themselves. -
The second Morrill Act of 1890.
This act required each state to show that race was not an admissions indicator. Among the 70 colleges and universities that eventually evolved from the Morrill Acts are several of today’s “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” (HBCUs). This act provided well education for people of color and even created colleges that are truly supportive of them. -
The first large-scale government-sanctioned bilingual program
Largely as a result of the rise in the number of Cuban immigrants during the 1960's, the first large-scale government-sanctioned bilingual program was initiated in Dade County, Florida, and soon became an unofficial model for the nation. Educators from all over the country came to examine the curriculum in an effort to investigate the use of bilingual schooling for English Language Learners (ELL). -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
This act gave children with disabilities specific legal rights to an education. It was set in place to provide support and protection in the education system for children with disabilities and their families as well. This act also required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. -
Board of Education v. Pico
In the case, Board of Education v. Pico, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that books could not be removed from a school library because school administrators deemed their content to be offensive. This ruling applied to junior high schools and high schools. The court ultimately made this decision due to conservancy. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This law was approved by congress and signed by George W. Bush in 2002. this law mandates high stake student testing, holds schools accountable for student achievement levels. Also, it provided penalties for schools that did not make the required yearly progress. despite the controversy with this law, it greatly impacted many schools and students. -
The Higher Education Act
The former Higher Education Act of 1965 is reauthorized. The act helps students who come from a low or middle income background attend a higher education institute. The re-authorization of the act increased funds and programs for students who need it. Thankfully, this act helped many college students obtain an education for the success of their future. -
The Common Core Standards Initiative
This initiative deals with K-12 students knowledge in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade. it also includes a set of learning goals for the students. These goals and standards are set in place so that each student can graduate. These are high-quality standards that are trusted and well-known. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
President Obama signs this act into law on December 10. This latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) replaced No Child Left Behind and allow more state control in judging school quality. The law adds on to the main areas of progress in years more recent. Educators, communities, parents, and students across america are the ones who made this law a reality for many people.
