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Massachusetts Law of 1647
The Massachusetts law of 1647, also known as the Old Deluder Satin Act, required colonial towns of at least fifty people to provide an education for their youth.
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Horace Mann
Horance Mann was the state secretary of the board of education in 1837. He helped to establish "common elementary schools" which would provide a basic education for all elementary school students. Horace Mann. (2019, April 16). Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.biography.com/scholar/horace-mann. -
First Kindergarten Started
Margarethe Schurz starts the first kindergarten in Watertown Wisconsin.
American Educational History: A Hypertext Timeline. (2019, November 5). Retrieved November 16, 2019, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html. -
Department of Education Established
The department of education is started in order to create effective school systems in America.
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Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. the Board of Education Topeka was a supreme court case that deemed segregation in schools as unconstitutional. This was impactful for civil rights movement in the US. History.com Editors. (2009, October 27). Brown v. Board of Education. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
As a part of President Lyndon Johnson's "war on poverty", ESEA was signed into law. This law was created to change the role the federal government played in elementary an secondary education. This law aimed to treat students equally and improve education standards for all, especially in low income areas. Hornbeck, D. (2019, October 6). Federal role in education has a long history. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from http://theconversation.com/federal-role-in-education-has-a-long-history-74807. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, otherwise known as IDEA, was created to ensure students with disabilities are provided with adequate access to a free K-12 education that is catered to their needs. Edwards, C. (2019, November 16). Department of Education Timeline. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.downsizinggovernment.org/education/timeline-growth. -
Goals 2000: Educate America Act & Improving America's Schools Act
President Clinton signs both of these acts into law which overall aimed to improve America's standards of education.
Improving America's schools meant developing educational plans and tests to measure student's yearly progress. States can lose federal subsidies if they do not adhere to these mandates. Edwards, C. (2019, November 16). Department of Education Timeline. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.downsizinggovernment.org/education/timeline-growth. -
Reading Excellence Act (REA)
This bill was signed into law in order to improve reading in elementary schools across America. REA provides funding to improve reading skills in classrooms. The Reading Excellence Act: A Breakthrough for Reading Teacher Training - Learn to Read, NRRF. (1998, December 20). Retrieved November 17, 2019, from http://www.nrrf.org/learning/the-reading-excellence-act-a-breakthrough-for-reading-teacher-training/. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The goal of NCLB was to hold schools accountable with mandated testing to prove academic progress amongst all students including those with disabilities, low income students and minorities. Lee, A. M. I. (2019, October 18). No Child Left Behind (NCLB): What You Need to Know. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/no-child-left-behind-nclb-what-you-need-to-know. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Replacing NCLB act, ESSA aims to make sure public schools are providing a high quality education for all students. ESSA allows for states to determine education plans that fall under federal guidelines. Lee, A. M. I. (2019, October 18). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What You Need to Know. Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-what-you-need-to-know.
