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The New England Primer
This was the first book used in classrooms. It helped textbooks develop over time. -
Common Schools
Common schools were public schools in the 1800s. They taught at an elementary school level and were paid for by the public. -
Standardized Tests in Public Schools
A professor in Iowa started the move of standardized testing. These tests are now taken in all 50 states. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Public schools were no longer able to be segregated. -
Use of Technology in the Classroom
The Vocational Education Act started the funding of technology in classrooms. This began a large movement of the use of technology in schools. This was a game-changer because if you were to walk into a school now there is technology everywhere. -
Elementary & Secondary Education Act
This act, put in place by President Johnson, helped fund schools, recognized special education, and help start preschool programs. -
Title IX and Sex Discrimination
This education amendment made it so no one could be discriminated by the sex/gender they identify as. -
Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This act allows special education students to go to get the proper help needed. -
Columbine School Shooting
The Columbine High School shooting was one of the first school shootings in America having killed 13 people. Since then there have been more and more school shootings such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No child had to repeat their previous grade/class if failed. Most schools allowed summer school for the children who needed the extra help
