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1918-1940: Enforcement of child labor laws and compulsory attendance
The enforcement of these laws and the decline of jobs available to youth during the great depression increased high school enrollment to 73% of the population ranging from 14 to 17 years old. The enforcement of these laws acknowledged the importance of education to the youth. Increasing enrollment rates, meant a more educated population. This pattern has increased to mean a majority of America’s youth receives a high school education. -
Brown V. Board of Education: U.S Supreme Court ruled that "seperate but equal" was not equal
Segregated schools did not provide an equal quality educational experience for African American children. This opened the door for desegregation in schools. Desegregating schools allowed African American children to increase their educational experience. As well, it allowed for children of all races to learn with and from a diverse student body, allowing for a more open-minded, well-rounded culture in the future. This ruling acknowledges the importance of an education to all learners. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law
This act protects and requires that children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. This is an important part of history because it allowed children with disabilities to receive a public education, and made it illegal for public schools to refuse them. Children with disabilities need special services and more direct instruction which they receive under this act to help them reach their full potential. This also allows for a more diverse learning environment. -
No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law
This act held schools accountable for achievement gaps among low-income and minority students, students with disabilities and English language learners. The enforcement of this law has worked to narrow achievement gaps and increase success in various types of students. This act is important because it requires public schools and teachers to intensely and affectively help students who are behind. It acknowledges that the success and learning of all students is important. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law
This Act increased funding which was used to improve teacher and principal effectiveness, and to increase the success of underperforming schools. This act also supported the Race to the Top (RTTT) grant which gives money to states that successfully reform their educational system to increase student success, narrow achievement gaps, and increase graduation and college enrollment rates which are important to ensuring all children are receiving a qaulity education.
