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Common School Movement
Emphasis in education moves from religious to secular in hopes of forming schools and a government that would maintain democracy. (p. 44) -
Freedman's Bureau
Following the Civil War, the Freedman's Bureau helped freed slaves transition to citizenship and eventually led to provision of Black schools in 1866. (p. 45) -
14th Amendment is passed
Granted citizenship and civil rights to slaves and their children. (p. 46) -
Special Education begins
Large urban school districts begin creating small classes for students that are "dull, unruly" and "backward," (p. 49) -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Made it illegal for black students to segregated from white students. (p. 46) -
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Civil Rights Movement
Civil rights movement led to desegregation, multicultural and bilingual education, mainstreaming special needs students and gender-sensitive education. (p. 51) -
Global Education
In 1969, the term global education was coined and already in effect. "Global education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning concepts and skills necessary to function in a world that is increasingly interconnected and multicultural" (Xanthopoulos, 2017) -
Apple Computer Initiative
Steve Jobs begins the "Kids Can't Wait" initiative, putting Apple computers in public schools. (Pitler, 2023). -
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web and internet change the face of education as information is now readily-accessible for students. (Pitler, 2023) -
Global Education Policy is Published
In 2006, the U.S. Council of Chief State School Officers issued a Global Education Policy stating the importance of American students to learn about multiple cultures and perspectives. (p. 55) -
Assistance of State for the Education of Children
Obama administration requires states to review and address any racial disparities in special education. (p. 53) -
COVID 19
As COVID 19 led to shutdowns and mass school closings, the face of education changed. Students relied on technology to stay connected with their teachers. "Global education has emerged as one response to these issues." (p. 56) -
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Distrust of Educational Systems
There is a "deep distrust of education that attempts to transcend borders and to take seriously the customs, values, and priorities of nations and regions very different from one's own." These attitudes are especially on the rise during times of crisis. (p.59)