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Russian Spacecraft, Sputnik
The first wave of contemporary school reform movements derived from the launching of the first Russian manned spacecraft, Sputnik, in 1957. -
ESEA
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 was designed to provide remedial assistance to disadvantaged children as a means of helping them succeed in school. -
Department of Edication
The U.S. Department of Education issued a report called A Nation At Risk : The Imperatives for Educational Reform. -
EAA
Goals 2000, part of the Educate America Act of 1994, set standards to be achieved nationwide by the year 2000, including readiness for school and high school completion for all students; setting world-class standards in math and science; establishing adult literacy and lifeling learning opportunities; providing safe, drug-free schools; supporting teacher education and professional development; and providing opportunites for parent participation in education.