-
Public Library
Public Library- The first publicly supported library in the U.S. is established in Charles Town, South Carolina. Image from: http://forreadingaddicts.co.uk/reading-habits/15-fun-and-fascinating-facts-about-literature/5410 -
Horrace Mann (Most Important)
Horace Mann was the first commissioner that wanted Common Schools. He wanted this for uneducated children and immigrants.
He rode horseback from district to district reviewing the facilities and kept a journal on his findings.
One of Horace's principles were having well-trained professional teachers. It still plays a role in today's education. All teachers need to have a teaching degree.
https://www.biography.com/people/horace-mann-9397522 -
Department of Education
The Department of Education is created to collect information on schools to help states establish effective school systems. Image from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Education -
First Public Day School for the deaf
Boston creates the first public day school for the deaf named the Horace Mann School. The school provides quality education for the deaf and hard of hearing. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act is passed, banning segregation in all public accommodations. The Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional in 1883. -
First Junior High School
In order to improve high school graduation rates, the Columbus Ohio School Board authorizes the creation of junior high schools. Indianola Junior High School opens that fall and becomes the first junior high school in the U.S. Image From: http://ohiowins.com/first-junior-high-school/ -
John Dewey's Democracy
John Dewey's Democracy views help advance the ideas of the "progressive education movement." An outgrowth of the progressive political movement, progressive education seeks to make schools more effective agents of democracy. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression begins with the stock market crashing. Public education funding is affected, resulting in school closings, teacher layoffs, and lower salaries. -
World War II
World War II is the deadliest war in the history. It was sparked by the invasion of Poland and finally resulted in the defeat of Nazi Germany and Japan. -
Brown vs Board (Most Important)
Brown v. Board. of Education of Topeka declared that having separate school houses for blacks and whites was unconstitutional. It was argued that segregated schools made the blacks feel inferior to white children.
The law made schools integrated and blacks not feel inferior. I think there isn't much impact now because schools are integrated.
http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment -
Ruby Bridges (Most Important)
Ruby Bridges was a first grader at the time was the first African American to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. All of the Caucasian students were removed from the school by their parents so she was the only one in the class and only one teacher agreed to teach her.
How brave her and her parents were for her to do this and continue to do it for a year! I think that helped the other races in our school system today.
https://www.biography.com/people/ruby-bridges-475426 -
Civil Rights Act becomes Law
The Civil Rights Act becomes law. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. -
Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act increased federal aid to higher education and provides for scholarships, student loans, and establishes a National Teachers Corps. Image from: https://www.aauw.org/2015/11/12/higher-education-act/ -
Individuals with Disablities Act (Most Important)
Assures individuals with a disability rights to free public education in the least restrictive environment. The goal is to provide children with disabilities the same opportunity for good education as those without a disability.
This is very significant because before these children weren't even receiving and education. Students with disabilities were segregated. Now they have the same opportunity as one that has no disabilities.
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ -
No Child Left Behind Act (Most Important)
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)- to provide help for disadvantaged students. It requires states to develop assessments in basic skills and get funded after tests. They set high standards and establish measurable goals that improve the outcome in education. http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/NCLB.aspx
