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Founding of the Boston Latin School
The Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in America, having been established in 1635. In order to prepare young men for leadership positions in the church, government, and legal professions, its main objective was to offer a classical education with a focus on Latin and Greek. With a number of notable alumni, including several signers of the Declaration of Independence and significant figures in American history. -
Massachusetts Compulsory Education Law
The first state in the United States to mandate school attendance was Massachusetts, thanks to the historic Massachusetts Compulsory Education Law of 1852. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 were required by law to attend school for at least three months out of the year. -
Establishment of the Department of Education
Originally formed as the Office of Education inside the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Education was founded in 1867. In order to direct and enhance educational practices across the country, its goal was to gather data on schools and instructional strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkjfWFh8cQg -
Brown v. Board of Education
In its famous ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. A major step toward racial equality in education and society was taken when this decision resulted in the desegregation of public schools nationwide.
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Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), formerly known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), was passed by the US Congress in 1975. This historic law guaranteed free and suitable public education for children with disabilities, something many had previously been denied. -
District v. Rowley
The landmark Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982 helped define the parameters of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), which was subsequently renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). According to the Court's 6-3 ruling, schools must offer services that allow students with disabilities to receive an education, but they are not obligated to help them reach their full potential. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA was enacted to stop discrimination against people with disabilities in public settings, including educational institutions. It also backed the rights of students with disabilities to receive an education in less restrictive settings. -
IDEA Amendments
Significant changes were made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1997 in order to improve school responsibility for delivering high-quality instruction and to strengthen the rights of students with disabilities. In addition to requiring schools to create more thorough Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) catered to each student's unique requirements, these revisions highlighted the inclusion of kids with disabilities in general education courses. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Passed in 2001, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was a historic federal education law designed to raise the standard of instruction in American public schools, especially for underprivileged students. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
A major change in U.S. education policy was brought about by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was signed into law in 2015 and replaced the contentious No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). ESSA gave states more latitude in how they evaluate and enhance student performance while keeping the emphasis on strong academic standards and accountability.