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Plessy v. Ferguson
This Supreme Court decision upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine. Meaning there were schools that were separate based on race but they had to be "equal."
Here is a link with an article and video based on this case:
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SAT Test
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) was administered for the first time. This test was administered to 8,000 students. They had 97 minutes to answer 315 questions. -
Feminization of Teaching
The Suffrage Movement made a huge impact on education because it allowed women to take on the position of teaching. Because this movement established equity between men and women it allowed women to teach without be looked down upon.
Here is a link to a video talking about the Feminization of teaching:
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Brown v. Board of Education
This court case ruled unanimously that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional. This was one of the cornerstones of the civil rights movement.
Here is the link to a video and article about this case:
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
National Defense Education Act (NDEA)
Congress passed the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) to improve the study of math, science, and foreign languages in schools.
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ACT Test
First ACT Test was administered by Everett Franklin Lindquist. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This law brought education into the forefront of the national assault on poverty and represented a landmark commitment to equal access to quality education. ESEA is an extensive statute that funds primary and secondary education, emphasizing high standards and accountability. The ESEA also started head start, gave free lunches to those in need, and gave attention to special education.
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ -
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education was created. This is the agency that establishes the policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance in education. The department's mission is to serve America's students-to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering education excellence.
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Teach for America (TFA)
The nonprofit Teach for America (TFA) was founded to help college graduates teach in rural and urban communities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This is a federal law that provides money for the extra education needed for poor children in return for improvements in their academic progress.
https://www.fairtest.org/what-no-child-left-behind-law
