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Common Schools Movement
In the 1830’s, Horace Mann began a movement to establish publicly funded education. His organization advocated for a statewide education system and the funding of public education through local property taxes. This movement determined that students may attend public schools and receive a free education. This is still a very important movement that was passed because without free education many people couldn’t afford to go to school which could affect our society in the work field. -
Measurement Movement
Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon started the Measurement Movement in 1905. This movement entails calculating each person's brain's level of intellect. This is currently known as the IQ test which was developed by this movement. The level of a student's IQ can help decide if they should be enrolled in a particular program for additional assistance or whether they are ahead for their age. -
Head Start Movement
President Lyndon B. Johnson created The Head Start movement which was established to assist preschoolers from low-income families by offering them a program that can address their social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs. It began as an eight-week initiative and has now grown into a year-round program with full-day services. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, known as ESEA, also launched this program. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This allows children with disabilities entitled to a free, adequate public education. This Act makes certain that all kids with disabilities are given special schooling and other assistance to meet their unique needs which is still important today. -
No Child Left Behind Movement
On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the act "No Child Left Behind", after it had been approved by Congress. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was revised by this law. It made guaranteed that students in public schools met their academic objectives and learned in secure settings with qualified instructors. In our society, today, having flexibility with each student and the different teaching methods have a positive impact on students.