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First Public School
The first public school was established in Boston by Puritan settlers. Boys from ranging S-E-S backgrounds attended until 1972, when girls were also allowed into the school. First Public School -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Court case, fighting for "Separate but Equal" rights in buildings, including public schools. Plessy v. Ferguson -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of EducationAfter the Plessy decision there was a long fight for desegregation in public schools. There was a clear difference in quality between the facilities of all white and all black schools. Many court cases made up the 'Brown v. Board of Education' trials, which began and ultimatly dissolved desegregation in public schools. -
Standarized Testing
Standardized TestingThe first forms of standardized testing was introduced to public schools n 1970. The goal was to make school districts and teachers more accontable for their students. -
No Child Left Behind
No Child Left BehindFormer President George W. Bush put in place the policy of "No Child Left Behind" which was a flagship aid program to target disadvantaged students. -
Race to the Top
Race to the TopObama puts in place and inncentive program that asks districts to put together reform plans, and he then funds the plans to make for better schooling in Americas public schools.
