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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Part of Lyndon B Johnson's "War on Poverty", the ESEA aimed to give all children equal access to education. The act recognizes that underprivileged students, such as the poor or disabled, don't receive the same quality of education as those more privileged. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits the use of federal funds to discriminate against sex in education programs. It is most widely referenced in sports participation, however, most recently referred to in sexual assault cases at universities. -
The Tribally Controlled Community College Act
The act gives Tribal community colleges federal funds for their community colleges. Signed by Jimmy Carter, the act was spearheaded by the The American Indian Higher Education Consortium. -
University Of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix emerges as the first online school. Aimed at adults facing changing needs, it made education accessible to working people. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in essentially all areas. It ensures people with disabilities have the same opportunities as others in places like work and school. -
Georgia Preschool
Georgia is the first state to offer preschool for four year old children. The program started as a pilot for "at-risk" students. -
California- Proposition 227
The proposition requires all classes be taught in English at public schools. This disproportionately hinders the education of immigrant students still learning English. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act sought to level the playing field for disadvantaged students by holding schools more accountable. The Act has been criticized for forcing teachers to "teach tests" while students just memorized instead of comprehending material. -
Seattle Teachers
Seattle teachers refuse to give students mandated tests on the grounds that they don't actually evaluate learning. Standardized tests became a rising trend under the NCLB Act. The tests are also used to evaluate teacher performance, though designed for student performance and data. -
California- Proposition 58
Proposition 58 repeals the former Proposition 227, which required classes be taught in English. The California Multilingual Education Act allows schools to decide the language(s) in which they instruct.
