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Horace Mann and the First State Board of Education
Horace Mann paved the way for education by showing others the aim of education and its characteristics. Though the board had no powers to enforce the ideas, it gave a solid foundation and guidelines for what education should become in the future. For these accomplishments Horace was called "The Father of American Education." This was a key event because it laid the foundation for the standards of education. -
Brown v. Board of Education
This historic trial changed education by making it law that all children were to receive equal educational opportunities, no matter what their race. This decision paved the way for all children to receive the educational resources they needed in order to improve their academic outcomes. This was a key event because it allowed for children of all races to receive and education equal to their peers. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act helped children from economically disadvantaged homes to gain educational support. These children were able to receive services to help develop skills to ready them for school, along with extra academic support as needed. This was a key event because it established resources for students in need and also laid a foundation for future acts to be formed and passed. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142)
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was a key event in educational history because this ensured that children with disabilities had the right to their basic educational rights along with requirements and services that allowed the students full equality of opportunity. These children would now be able to participate in school with adapted education that meets the students needs. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act ensured that all children among different populations, including low-income students, minority students, English language learners, and students with disabilities were ensured equal achievement. This act made the schools accountable that they were providing the best possible education for these students. This act is key because it makes sure that every possible student is receiving the proper education that they deserve.
