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First Latin Grammar School is Established
In Boston, Massachusetts this was the first public school, made for all-boys in order to prepare for college. It still a fully functioning public school today. -
First university is established
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New England Primer is published
First schoolbook used widely in New England. -
First English High School Established
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Plessy v. Ferguson
Supreme Court declares "separate but equal" schools, making racial segregation legal.
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Brown v. Board of Education
Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Link text -
Integration of Little Rock
In Little Rock, Arkansas 9 African American students were sent to an all white school to begin the desegregating of public schools. Link text -
PARC v Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania agrees to provide free education to children with mental disabilities. -
Title lX
Law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding, which is the majority. Link text -
Homeschooling Legalized
Homeschooling was illegal in most states up until the early 1980's. In 1993 it was announced legal in all 50 states. Link txt
