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Compulsory Education in United States
Compulsory education has been the building block for any future historical education event. When education became compulsory this exhibited the importance our country was placing on education. As society this ensures all citizens have basic knowledge to become members of our democratic society. -
Creation of Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have impacted schooling in positive and negative ways. Standardized tests are positive because they measure academic achievement which creates accountability of teachers and the schools. The creation of standardized has opened discussions and legislation in regards to the accountability of schools which is very important for our school system and students. A negative to standardized tests is that teachers end up teaching for the test rather than focusing on other aspects. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was unanimous decision that ruled separate did not mean equal. This was important because it began the desegregation of schools and which allowed African Americans the right to have the same education as their white counterparts. This decision not only had an impact on schools but societies as well, it showed that nothing should be segregated. -
Virtual Education
Virtual education creates opportunities for students that traditional schools cannot. Virtual education has the prospective to expand educational opportunities for students by decreasing restraints students experience because of their geographical location or limitation of courses offered at their school. Virtual education is the future of learning by offering students flexibility, customization, money savings aspects, and many others which we will continue to explore in the years to come. -
Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act
Since the creation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was created it allowed students with different learning abilities to receive a proper education. Since students with disability have access to education to prepare them for further education, independent living, or employment. Before the creation of this act, many students with learning disabilities were disregarded and were not viewed as productive members of society.
