Education

By Kenny Mattinen

  • Plessy vs. Ferguson

    This court ruling established "separate but equal". This meant that segregation in schools was allowed, as long as both facilities were equal.

  • Civil Rights Movement

    This movement gave people of color equal educational opportunities in public schools. This is significant because we can now welcome any student in the classroom, whether they be of different color or culture.

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    This court decision banned segregation in Public Schools. It held that the racial segregation of children in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

  • Little Rock Nine

    This event took place when a group of African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School. This was significant to education because it promoted segregation in schools and was the first time black students enrolled in an all white school.

  • Sputnik

    The Sputnik was the first satellite that was launched into orbit. This was significant to the history of our education because it greatly increased funding at all levels, with the focus on scientific and technical education.

  • Title 9

    This event established equal opportunity for women in both education and athletics. This was an important event for women and their future education.

  • ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

    This act guaranteed access to schools by providing accommodations for people with disabilities. This greatly influenced education because it allowed the disabled to receive a better education.

  • IDEA (Individuals with Disability Education Act)

    This Act addressed the educational needs of childen with disabilities. This is important because more and more children with disabilities are receiving education.

  • Columbine Shooting

    This shooting left 15 killed and 23 wounded. This event was just a start and would eventually influence the advanced security among schools in the country.

  • No Child Left Behind

    Added more testing in schools to see that students were meeting adequate yearly progress. This made teachers more accountable because their students were tested to see if they have been making progress during the school year.