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School over the last 70 years
This is how school has changed since the last 70 years. -
After World War 2 child population skyrocketed causing schools to be overpopulated
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Segregation Was Declared Illegal in Schools
In the Case Brown v. Board segregation in schools was declared unconstitutional -
First School Volunteered To Desegregate Schools
The First Schools along with Little Rock Central High volunteered to desegregate there schools which has never been known before -
The Lost Year Ended
Three Segregationist Members were recalled to the little rock board -
Little Rock School Closes For One Year
To not allow integration to continue Little Rock shut down for one year -
Federal Government became more aware of schooling
Following the little rock event the federal government became increasingly school oriented -
Chicago School Boycott
following the movement against segregation and inequality in schools 200,000 Chicago students boycotted schools as a part of an event known as Freedom Day. -
Civil Rights Leaders call for one day boycott of all schools
following frustration with poor education for Black and Puerto Rican students. Civil Rights leader calls for a boycott of all schools for one day. -
Large Amounts Of Federal Money Went to Public Schools
President Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act allowing tons of money to flow into the education system -
The Beginning of School Bus Transport
Swann v Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education ruled that busing could be used to achieve racial balance. -
American Schools Took a Major Decline
American student test scores took a major drop nationwide due to the decline of the school system. -
Bill was signed to prevent political corruption and Bluegrass State Funding
A bill was signed to overhaul funding and prevent political corruption -
No Child Left Behind Act Was Passed
This bill was signed to create a more challenging school environment while also allowing schools to have more funding to give everyone adequate schooling. -
The Reinvestment And Recovery Act
This act was designed to secure the jobs of teacher and to improve the schools and school district. -
Common Core Education Standards
Indiana Schools eliminate core standards from schools causing criticism. -
President Obama Replaces the No Child Left Behind Act
President Obama replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and passes the ESSA Every Student Succeeds. This act allowed for more control from the state. -
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Major Increase in School Shootings
With a major increase in School Shootings. Schooling made changes that often enforced stricter rules and took away certain freedoms for students to ensure safety and order among students and potential threats. -
President Obama Calls For Less Standardized Testing
President Obama pushed for schools to focus less on standardized testing and limited testing to only take up 2 percent of classes. -
Violence Increased in Schools
Many acts of violence were committed to schools and inside schools. Pushing for major safety changes and arguments about the safety of students overall. -
COVID-19
Schools nationwide were shutdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19 leading to NTI and online schooling options. Even after schooling opening back up these methods of schooling are still available and help students who are not as fortunate attend school.