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Founding of the first public school
The Boston Latin School was founded in Massachusetts, becoming the first public school in the United States. This school was established to provide education to boys who wanted to attend college. -
Founding of the University of Georgia
Founding of the University of Georgia: The University of Georgia was founded as the first state-chartered university in the United States. It was established to provide higher education to the citizens of Georgia. See Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYyEBlVIX-4 -
Establishment of the first teacher training program
The first teacher training program was established at the State Normal School in Lexington, Massachusetts. The program was designed to prepare teachers for public schools. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine, allowing states to segregate public schools based on race. -
Smith-Hughes Act
The Smith-Hughes Act was passed by Congress, providing federal funding for vocational education programs in public schools. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, paving the way for the desegregation of schools across the United States. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
he Elementary and Secondary Education Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This legislation provided federal funding to improve educational opportunities for low-income students. -
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was passed, prohibiting discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush. This legislation aimed to improve educational outcomes by requiring standardized testing and setting goals for student achievement. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act. This legislation aimed to give more control over education policy to states and local districts while still ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
