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Chalkboard created
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First Electronic, Fully Programable Digital Computer Invented
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Responding in part to scientific advances in the Soviet Union, the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) serves to improve math, science and foreign language instruction.
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First Handheld Calculator Invented
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Sesame Street began
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The first Illinois School Report Cards were distributed to parents and citizens.
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First Digital Cellular Phone Invented
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World Wide Web is invented
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At the first “Tech 2000,” Illinois students demonstrated classroom technology at the State Capitol.
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Whiteboards start replacing chalkboards
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45,000 students taking blended classes
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A pilot for the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) is launched.
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No Child Left Behind Act signed by Pres. George W. Bush
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Smartboards introduced in school
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1:1 Initiative Started in grades k-5
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High School starts offering Blended Learning courses to Juniors and Seniors
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All school districts must implement a new principal evaluation system that incorporates student achievement growth and meets minimum requirements set forth in the law and administrative rules.
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Ebooks begin to take over library