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English Poor Law Established
Principle of tax supported schools.
Establishes education as a public priority. -
Massachusetts Law of 1642
Parents and "masters" held accountable for education of children.
Shows society is placing a growing emphasis on education. -
Increasing Number of U.S. Colleges
William and Mary, Yale, Princeton, King's College, Brown, Dartmouth established; emphasis on theology and classics.
Shows the growth of higher education in the U.S. -
First Black School House in Washington DC
Free African Americans George Bell, Nicholas Franklin, and Moses Liverpool establish school.
Early event in long road to racial equality in school. -
First American High School Formed
Massachusetts- First High School formed. 3 yr. courses in English, math, science, history, philosopy, chemistry, logic, French, US Constitution.
Demonstrates the growth of a full school system. -
First Higher Education for Women in U.S.
Emma Willard establishes Troy Seminary for Women. Program equal to boy's schools.
Beginnings of gender equality in US education. -
Massachusetts Compulsory Elementary School Attendance Law
Demonstrates that society is beginning to value education as a must have priority. -
Beginnings of Federal Involvement in US Schools
Morrill Land Grant Act passed. Provides vocational education where existing colleges didn't.
The start of a complicated relationship between government and education. -
1st Indian Boarding School
Pennsylvania- 1st of 26 Indian boarding schools.
An ugly chapter in American education. The forced assimilation of native peoples. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation.
Sets the stage for racial turmoil in the coming century. -
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education
Required racial integration of public schools.
Racism finally abolished in U.S. education. -
Title IX Amendment Passes
Outlaws gender discrimination in federally funded programs.
Mandates equality for women in school. -
Columbine High School Massacre
The first of many incidents during this generation. One of the most important priorities for the future of education and our society. -
No Child Left Behind
Federal government holds states more accountable for student performance.
The beginning of a national education system. -
Common Core Standards
National Governors Association and American Federation of Teachers endorse common core standards.
Standards created to keep American students competitive globally.
