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Compulsory Education
Education became mandatory in Massachusetts in 1852, which ensured that all children would at least learn the same basic knowledge required in that time period. This set the standard that is adhered to today in that school is mandatory in the United States. -
Cardinal Principles Report
Thanks to this act, students were allowed more of a say in what they were studying. They were all still required to learn the basics, but they were able to take classes designed more around their future careers and their interests, rather than having all of the same classes as everyone else. This allowed for the students to develop their knowledge based around their own future paths. -
Little Rock Nine
The Little Rock paved the way for all students, regardless of color, to be able to get a truly equal education from the same schools and the same teachers. By pushing through and fighting to be at their school, they allowed others to find that same determination to make change happen. -
No Child Left Behind
This act required that schools work harder to improve the performance of children who typically don't do as well. It was designed so that there wouldn't be any children getting pushed along, even if they don't know the material. However, this is something that is still happening today, so it can still be improved upon. The act, however, was still very important in showing that there needs to be improvement and forcing people to think about it. -
Every Student Succeeds
This act improved on the one before it, the NCLB. It ensures that schools are still working hard to help every student to succeed, but it gives more control to each individual state than before. This is important because it means that states can dictate more on what is going on in their school classrooms, allowing for more individuality and freedom, while still knowing that the National Government is there to ensure they're doing their jobs properly.
