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First School Opens in Boston
The Boston Latin School is the first public school to ever be opened in the United States of America (USA). It was an all-boys school that taught the basics of Latin and Greek. John Hancock is a famous alumni of the school. The attached link takes you to an article, and where you have the ability to take a tour of the schoolhouse that still stands today.
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First School for Girls Opens in Philadelphia
The Young Ladies Academy of Philadelphia opened in 1787. There were other girls schools at the time, however, this was the first all girls school to be officially recognized and accounted for by a state government. The attached link takes you to an article of Women's Education, which includes information regarding The Young Ladies Academy of Philadelphia. Women's Education -
Plessy v. Ferguson Court Case
The Plessy v. Ferguson court case made law the idea that "separate but equal" was in fact righteous for all citizens. It legalized racial segregation of white and black folk. Clearly, looking back on history, we today know that the separations and discriminations were not fair nor equal for the black folk. This video goes in detail of the court case hearing and just what exactly happened when this idea was legalized. Plessy v. Ferguson Video -
Great Depression - The Impact on Education
This everlasting effect on education took place from 1929 - 1939. It was during these times that schools in poorer communities were forced to shut down when property owners in the city could no longer pay the taxes to the city and state that they were being charged. Video explaining the effects of the Great Depression in a kid-friendly way, which I really enjoyed: The Great Depression Video -
Little Rock 9
The Little Rock 9 were nine black children who enrolled at an all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Even though laws and court cases of segregation were abolished, the racist people themselves weren't. These children faced a lot of injustices due to their race and desire to attend a good, public school.
Here is an article and a video reviewing the Little Rock Nine from History Channel itself. Little Rock Nine -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This Act of 1964 abolished all forms of segregation: race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc. It was first proposed by John F. Kennedy, then was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson.
Yet another excellent History Channel article with a video explaining the Civil Rights Act. Civil Rights Act of 1964 -
Title IX
This is an educational amendment that has been followed since 1972, making it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of gender. This today is followed in our education system, in sports as well.
This Title IX article explains the document as well as combined information regarding Sexual Violence that was occurring in schools. Title IX -
Children Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund was established right after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to go off of it, in protection of all children. This has raised all policies and programs for children in order to better monitor their safety and better their education.
This article is about the founding and history of the Children's Defense Fund, straight from their website. Children's Defense Fund -
A Nation At Risk
President Ronald Reagan published this 36-page article that reformed public education across America. This added more rigor, teacher preparation, and new standards to the American education. This also is the reason we now have standardized testing across America.
This is yet another kid-friendly video that explains A Nation at Risk very well. A Nation at Risk -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, made by president George Bush, started the grade level testing of math and reading for students K-12. It is still used today and focuses on a students abilities in the following areas: accountability, flexibility, and researched-based education.
This video explains the No Child Left Behind Act. No Child Left Behind
