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first school ever
The Boston Latin School, established in 1635, was the first school in what is now the United States. Although it has changed locations, the public school is still operating today. -
COMMON SCHOOLS MOVEMENT
Horace Mann started a movement to bring about state-sponsored public education. His movement included a statewide curriculum and the use of local property tax to fund public education. The Common Schools Movement allowed students to go to public school and learn for free.
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Kalamazoo school case
Kalamazoo, Michigan- Three men who did not have any children did not want to pay taxes. They took it to Michigan Supreme Court. They argued, ultimately an education population is good for all people. They concluded to say that everyone gains and that its a responsibility. The effect of this is that all the states were passing public school laws. -
MEASUREMENT MOVEMENT
The Measurement Movement created what we know as the IQ test. An IQ score can determine if students need to be placed into a special program for extra help or if students are advanced for their age group. -
BOARD VS BROWN
Board VS Brown was a court case that tested everyone challenges. They felt that it was unfair to have segregated schools for the children. Before the Brown V. Board of Education movement occurred, children of different races were forced to follow the "separate but equal" doctrine. This movement brought attention to the fact that it was extremely unfair and unequal to teach white and African American students in different schools. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
As Part of President Johnson's war on poverty, the ESEA started Head Start, gave free lunches to those and need, and gave greater attention to special education. This allowed continued opportunity for education. -
title 9
Title IX is a law that prohibits discrimination against students or employees based on their sex in a educational institution. Before this law was passed, female students and faculty were both limited in what they could do. -
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law that allows a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities. This law provides special education and services to the children in the program. -
First Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools. Instead, charter schools are expected to produce certain results, set forth in each school's charter. -
no child left behind
The No Child Left Behind Act has the goal of improving student success through yearly standardized assessment of students. These tests would quantify education progress and hold each school accountable for student performance.