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First Public School
The first public school was established in Boston, Massachusetts. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
This court case made school segregation legal.
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Oregon Compulsory Public Education Bill
This bill required children from the ages between 8 and 16 to attend public schools. -
Pierce vs. Society of Sisters
This court case made it clear that it was unconstitutional to make kids go to school.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pierce-v-Society-of-Sisters-of-the-Holy-Names-of-Jesus-and-Mary -
Brown vs. Board of Education
This Act reversed the Plessy vs. Ferguson Act and made segregation in schools illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX9Dmo24_cc -
Engel vs. Vitale
This court cased issued that it is illegal for a school-sponsored prayer to be given during school and that it violates the first amendment. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This Act gave Federal funding to schools.
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ -
A Nation at Risk
The book "A Nation at Risk" was published establishing some key issues that were present in the public school system.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/a-nation-at-risk-summary-effects-on-education.html -
No Child Left Behind
This Act focused on the academic achievements of students and put a special focus on students who needed special help to increase achievement. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html -
Race to the Top
The Race to the Top was a grant signed by president Obama to reward states for academic achievements.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VQYAkMD7HE
