Historical Timeline

  • New England schools allowing both girls and boys to aquire an education

    New England schools allowing both girls and boys to aquire an education
    The modern day schools have this law to thank for the blending of genders in public schools today. The knowledge of basic writing and reading skills in these grammar or "elementary" schools got them ready for abiding religious and other civil laws.
  • First State Board of Education

    First State Board of Education
    The "Father of American Education" was the first person to create this organization to argue that children need education for other reasons beside book knowledge. Social skills, civic virtues, and building character is essential for the developing student.
  • Growth of Career Academies

    Growth of Career Academies
    These various vocational schools give even more opportunities to children who are seeking further education. Matching groups of classes give an individualized approach to the education of students.
  • ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Act)

    ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Act)
    The enactment of giving economically underprivileged students an equal education is incredibly important in society today. Any and all students are able to learn and get an education to better their lives.
  • PL 94-142 Enactment

    PL 94-142 Enactment
    Children getting basic education rights is essential for all American citizens, regardless of disabilities. Various requirements helped aid the student in gaining the knowledge they deserved.