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Northwest Land Ordinance, 1785
The Northwest Land Ordinance was influential because it brought about funding for public education in towns and switched the focus to public education as a priority for future Americans. -
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Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th century
Immigration in the 19th Century complicated public education as it added vast numbers of children with highly different backgrounds to be educated. It changed the way that education was viewed in America, especially public education. The concept that Americans have the opportunity to better themselves and the economy through education has impacted almost every aspect of education today. -
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Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann argued that public education would establish good citizens and allow for the United States to grow as a nation. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
The Progressives sought to modernize schools at a local level. It increased high school graduation to almost 50%. -
The Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey argued that education and learning are social and interactive processes. He also put forth the idea that school is where social reform can take place. -
The Impact of World War 2
World War Two, was influential as it brought about real concerns about American education as it was compared to German and other foreign education systems. -
Brown vs. Board of Education, 1954
The court case that legalized integration in the United States. Controversial as it mandated federal authority over that of state authority, regarding education. Link Texthttp://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm -
Sputnik and NDEA, 1957-58
Sputnik had a similar reaction to the aftermath of World War Two. Americans became concerned that schools weren't doing their job. It severely changed the way American schools were viewed as a whole.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
Set on course by President Johnson's War on Poverty. Transferred funding from state governments to federal governments. It also emphasized equalized education across all classes. This is the most important event in the history of American Education as it switched control of funding from state to federal.
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Growth of Standardized Testing
The growth of standardized testing came about as a way to assess whether the students were progressing. Its effects were greatly increased with the passing of No Child Left Behind. It continues to be the standard for testing students knowledge. Link texthttp://worklife.columbia.edu/files_worklife/public/Pros_and_Cons_of_Standardized_Testing_1.pdf -
A Nation at Risk Report, 1983
A Nation at Risk Report was given during Ronald Reagan's presidency and outlined some of the perceived issues with education in America. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
IDEA is legislation that provides federal funding for individuals with disabilities. The goal is to provide children with disability the same opportunities for learning as other students. -
The Standards Movement
The Standards Movement was a response to A Nation at Risk. It was the way that Americans tried to address the concerns raised in A Nation at Risk. -
No Child Left Behind, 2001
No Child Left Behind is an federal government initiate to improve education reform. It is based off the premise that setting high goals coupled with measurable goals will increase educational equality across the nation. It is largely based on funding and has drawn heavy controversy from educators and politicians. -
ESSA 2015
Every Student Succeeds Act was passed in Obama's administration in 2015. It is a rehash of the No Child Left Behind and other educational reforms. It did make minor adjustments based on the issues with No Child Left Behind.
