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"Ye Olde Deluder Satan" Law
This law showed the importance of an education, especially in reading and writing, and the start of separating church and state. It was the start of shifting educational responsibility from parents to the community, the structure of school districts we have today. It was the blueprint for the start of the school tax system we have today. It basically put an emphasis on the importance of a basic education. -
First State Board of Education
It gave the public-school system some structure, leadership, and expectations for public education. That an open "common school" can work to bring diverse cultures together and prepare students to be positive contributors to a society. It helped pave the way for states to offer affordable education to any race, class, or gender, while still maintaining a high level of learning. -
Cardinal Principles Report
I felt this was important because it gave students the opportunity t explore their own interests and plans after finishing school, while still maintaining education in the core subjects. It allowed the school to give the students more flexibility and individuality. It also opened the door for a more diverse curriculum and expansion of classes that students have today. -
Brown vs Board of Education
This ruling was important to allow African-American students the same educational opportunities and instruction as white students. It helped the African-American student to raise their level of education and better prepare them for a racially diverse society. It helped in the process of the civil rights movement, and gave them the feeling that they were equal to white students. -
Public Law 94-142 Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The passing of this act gave special needs students the same opportunities in the same classroom as "normal students". It gave them the feeling of equality to receive an affordable education as regular students, which could only be a benefit to them emotionally. It gave millions of children with disabilities a more positive outlook on life and the chance to socialize with children their own age, which is critical for their overall growth as a student.
