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First Latin Grammar School
Boston Latin School, the oldest existing school in the US started taxes for public education -
Massachusetts Bay Law School
The historical first step toward government directed public education -
New England Primer
promoted literacy and public education -
Some Thoughts Concerning Education, by John Locke
Thought only moral, social, and vocational knowledge should be taught in schools -
Charles Town, South Carolina Public Library
The first publicly supported library -
American Philosophical Society
Scholarly organization that promoted science and research -
New England Asylum for the Blind
1st school for blind children giving them equal educational opportunities. -
Horace Mann appointed Secretary, Massachusetts State Board if Education
Overhauled the states public school system. Established schools to train teachers. -
National Teachers Association Founded
Promise to succeed every child to be successful in the world. -
Department of Education created
promotes student achievement and prep for global competitiveness by fostering excellence -
first Montessori School opened in America
Helped early education students develop skills and abilities by playing games -
Brown v. Board of Education
Court stripped away constitutional sanctions for segregation by race and made equal opportunity. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Ensures that no educational opportunity is denied to women on basis of sex and that women are granted equal opportunities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Allows students with disabilities to receive high quality interventions that maximize their learning potential -
No Child Left Behind Act
Expanded role in education and aimed at improving the disadvantaged students.