-
The Feminization of Teaching
The Suffrage Movement established equality between men and women, this allowed women to take a position in teaching. This influenced our profession's history because women were able to take the role of teaching without discrimination or being looked down on. -
1954 Brown V. Board of Education
The reverse of Plessy. v Ferguson, ruling that separate is not equal, and outlaws segregation. The decision held that the racial segregation of children in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause for the 14th amendment. It put the Constitution on the side of racial equality. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
President Johnson's war on poverty, the ESEA started Head Start, this gave free lunches to those in need and gave greater attention to special education. This allowed opportunity for education. -
Title IX
Stated that no person can be excluded from a school program on the basis of their sex. This gave rise to more women athletics and other opportunities which previously were not granted. -
2002 No Child Left Behind Act
This act set new government test standards that students must reach or the school district may face federal assistance money. This helped disadvantaged students reach the same goals as advanced students.
