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An Act to Provide for Instruction of Youth
Massachusetts passed a law that made public schools free for all children. This is made a positive impact on education now because free public schools allows any child no matter their background to attend school. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
This case stated the "separate but equal", segregation was legal which led to inequality in education because African American children were in placed that lacked resources. Now, schools are not segregated but those who are Black, Latino and Indigenous students are still lacking support and resources. -
1932
A survey of 150 school districts, 3 quarters of them were using intelligent tests to place students. The tests would put these children in categories of whether they are capable of higher education. There are tests today like SAT/ACT that determine a students academic path based on their scores. -
Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944
At the end of World War 2, the G.I. Bill of Rights gives thousands of working class men college scholarships for the first time in U.S. history. This gives all those men an opportunity to earn college degrees. Now, there are people that offer scholarships, Pell Grants and federal student loans which gives everyone an opportunity for a college degree. -
Brown v. The Board of Education, Topeka
The Supreme Court stated that "separate is not equal". This case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson. Racial Segregation in public schools is illegal but there are many people that are still fighting for equality in the schools. -
Engel v. Vitale
School initiated- prayer in the public school system violates the First Amendment. In public schools there is the separation of church and state during school hours. -
Tinker v. Des Moines
Students do not leave their rights at the schoolhouse door. The students have their rights of freedom of speech which they can express themselves freely as it doesn't affect their educational environment. To this day, students still have their rights. -
Title IX
The law prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities. Now it is ensured that women and men are equal to academic opportunities and resources. -
Goss v. Lopez
Students are entitled to certain due process rights. Public schools are required to follow procedure when misconduct happens by a student. -
Education of All Handicapped Children Act
A federal law that required public schools to provide free an appropriate education for students with disabilities. Now there is a wide range of resources for those with disabilities. -
Plyler v. Doe
The case states that public school can't deny undocumented children access. The law still stands that undocumented children are allowed to attend public schools for free. -
New Jersey v. T.L.O
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school. This allows school officials to search a student's belonging under certain circumstances on school ground. Now schools have clear guidelines and policies before searching a student's belongings.