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The first free school
During 1635 the first free school was established in the state of Virginia. This was very unique to the area because before this educational opportunities were limited and held within your own home. Families were the main ones responsible for their children and that is what made this creation so revolutionary. -
Harvard University
Just a year after the first free school came about the first school for higher education was established. This school was known as Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also where the first printing press was made. Which allowed them to have textbooks.
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Mandatory Attendance Law
As schools were becoming more popular they created the “Mandatory attendance law.” This law required children to be in school. One interesting thing about this is the penalty for breaking it. Only a $25.00 fee. This law plays a significant role in education today as it is still in use.
Hyperlink: https://education.findlaw.com/education-options/compulsory-education-laws-background.html#targetText=Early%20Compulsory%20Education%20Laws%20in,on%20grammar%20and%20basic%20arithmetic. -
School for the deaf
In 1869 the first known school for kids with disabilities was created in Boston. Before this event, “the states completely excluded kids with disabilities from public education prior to the 20th century.”
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School Transportation Law
The government passed which provided funding for each state the transport their students back and forth from school. Before this law was passed this responsibility was completely on that of the families. Many students found themselves walking miles to school in conditions not safe for them. This law helped create the educational system we have today.
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Brown VS. the Board of Education
The purpose of this case was to desegregate all schools. This would desegregate all public schools to ensure that everyone would receive a fair and equal educational experience despite their race.
Hyperlink: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
The ACT test
The very first ACT test was administered in 1959, and as we all know is still used today. This test is a standardized test to measure your progress/readiness for college and is also used for administration.
hperlink: https://www.testpreptoolkit.com/act-test/the-history-of-act-test#targetText=The%20History%20Of%20ACT%20Test&targetText=University%20of%20Iowa%20professor%2C%20Everett,has%20been%20offered%20since%201901. -
The Civil Rights Act
This act abolished all discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. This confirmed that all U.S students receive a fair education.
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Education of All Handicapped Children Act
As there is today we have kids with physical and mental disabilities. Congress created this act to ensure that all students with any disabilities can properly be educated for free. -
University of Phoenix Online Education
This is what I believe is the most revolutionary movement within the educational system. We are seeing more and more educational opportunities becoming online. This concept was created by the University of Phoenix. Phoenix was the first university to offer bachelors and masters degrees online. This has a huge effect on education today because for some of us it is hard to attend a college campus on a day-to-day basis.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcb9puhA3fo
