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Education during the 1940-1950's
The United States is coming out the Great Depression. Women were filling more jobs in factories, classrooms, etc. When soldiersreturned the G.I. Bill allowed them to receive a college education or train for a new skill. The Baby Boom resulted in the need for more schools. In 1958 National Defense Education Act passed this made funds available for schools to strenghtn their math, science, foreign language instruction. Homework was also increased to emphasize learning. -
Brown vs Board of Eduactionof Topeka, Kansas
The court ruled that racial segregation of school violated the Constitution,becasue the schools were unequal. All public schools were ordered to desegregate. -
During the 1960's
The most significant changes occured for students who were economicallyor educationally disadvantage. Women, Hispanics, and Native Americans worked toward equality. -
Civil Rights Act
Ten years later, many schools who had not complied witht he 1954 ruling of the Supreme Court, in 1964 the CIvil RIghts Act formally outlawed segregation in U.S. public schools. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act improved schools most in need, federal education money was given to school districts with the most number of poor children enrolled . This was a boost to struggling schools and helped equalize the educational opportunities of the students. -
Project Head Start
It was designed to help preschool children from low income families develop the skills needed for success in Kindergarten and beyond. Stidents who have a good start in education are less likely to have academic problems later on. -
During the 1970's
The divorce rate was up and there were more single parents. Unemployment was up. Many schools suffered from inadequate funding.Neighborhood schools tended to be divided by race equaling very little ethnic diversity. Minority schools lacked sufficient educational materials and facilities. Forced integration at the district level. -
Bilingual Education
The Supreme Court ordered the joining of two schools in TX. The court found that language was a barrier for egual education.All students were taught both Spanish and English. -
Gender Equality
Equal Opportunity in Education Act was passed. It banned discrimination based on gender in all programs and activities receiving federal funds. -
Bilingual Education
The Supreme Court acknowledges the problems students face when they have limited English skills, schools were ordered to provide basic English language classes for the students. -
Gender Equality
More Women were enrolled in college then men,for the first time.
