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Gutenberg press
The printing press was eventually used commercially to quickly produce books. This made book more available and at a cheaper cost that more people could afford.
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2024, August 21). Johannes Gutenberg. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Gutenberg -
ARPANET
Computer network that was much more accessible to use. This aided in research and collaboration with others.
Wright, G. (2021, November 1). What is ARPANET and what’s its significance? Networking. https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/ARPANET -
No Child Left Behind
Increased accountability in schools and teachers that students were staying on pace and if they are not, then they are getting the help that they need.
Klein, A. (2024, March 13). No child left behind: An overview. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04 -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Replaced No Child Left Behind. This ensures that every child is getting a quality education, without the impacts of their disadvantages. This act provides funding for literacy programs and other grants.
Andrew M.I. Lee, J. (n.d.). What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-what-you-need-to-know