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The Association of American Universities is founded
The Association of American Universities is founded to promote higher standards. -
Joliet Junior College opens
Joliet Junior College of Illinois is the first public community college to open in the United States. -
The International Council for Exceptional Children is founded
The International Council for Exceptional Children is founded at Columbia University Teachers College. -
McCollum vs. Board of Education
Supreme Court case "McCollum vs. Board of Education" rules that schools cannot allow "released time" which allowed students to participate in religious education in the classrooms. -
Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka
Supreme Court case "Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka" rules that seperate educational facilities are inherently unequal. -
1st ACT Test
The first ACT test was administered. -
Project Head Start began
Project Head Start bagan as a preschool education program for children of low income families. -
McCarver Elementary School opens
The McCarver Elementary School in Tacoma, Washington opens as the first magnet school. -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act passed
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act is passed to prohibit discrimination and give all children equal educational opportunities at all levels. -
NCLB Act approved
No Child Left Behind Act is approved by congress. -
NCLB Act becomes law
The No Child Left Behind Act is signed into law by President George W. Bush.