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First Catholic School To Open
In 1783, the first catholic school to open in America was in Pennsylvania. It was called St. Mary's School. During the mid 19th century, new people from all backgrounds were coming to America, and the interest of Catholicism expanded as well. The school had a specific curriculum. -
First Montessori School
In 1911, Montessori schools came to America, and more specifically, Scarborough New York. Montessori schools operate differently than other schools. Some of their goals are to have intrinsic motivation with the child, all while being in a safe and nurturing environment. -
Lusk Laws
The Lusk laws were a set of laws passed in the 1920s that required public school teachers to take loyalty oaths and required private schools to be licensed by the state. The laws also made it easier to dismiss teachers. These laws were made in New York. -
World War 2 1939
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, starting the war in Europe. This impacted education because it shifted academic focus. Teachers also took jobs to go help the war. A lot of children went without schooling because of this war. -
National School Lunch Act
Signed by president Harry Truman, the NSLP provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. This also meant trying to provide free or low cost meals to students as well. -
Sputnik & NDEA
This law, signed by president Eisenhower was made in response to the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, in 1957. The NDEA was the first comprehensive federal education legislation . -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This was important in the Education system because all students are deserving of an education no matter what they look like. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA ensures that children with disabilities have their needs met. They are ensured to a free appropriate education. They are also guaranteed protection of their rights and the rights of their family. Before IDEA, it was originally called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. -
A Nation at Risk
In April of 1983, a report was published on the findings of school performance and how it is declining. This report also showed that a percentage of highschoolers were functionally illiterate. This report led to the NCLB act. -
Columbine Shooting
The columbine shooting, and attempted bombing , that wounded 21 people in Littleton Colorado had a huge impact in the United States. After this tragic event happened, state lawmakers enacted new laws to keep schools safe. This means that the security was taken up another level, and school personnel received training. -
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act of 2001
The NCLB act was passed to improve the public school system. It's purpose is to improve the quality of education for everyone in America. This was signed into law by president George W. Bush. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The ESSA act, passed by president Barack Obama, is aimed to ensure success for students and schools. This requires states to measure performances in different subjects, and providing children with quality education. -
LA & Chicago Teachers' Strikes 2019
The strike happened because when both unions failed to reach a contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools over compensation, benefits, staffing, wrap-around services such as counselors, nurses, and librarians, and caps on class sizes.