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Massachusetts Act of 1642
First school law in the colonies that made it mandatory for children to attend school. It was thought that it would strength and preserve the Puritan beliefs if children were to obtain an adequate education. -
Troy Seminary
One of the first colleges for women. Prior to this women received little formal education. The school was founded by poet and educator Emma Willard. -
First State-Supported High School
Originally named the Boston Classical School, but was changed in 1824 to English High School, was the first to open as a free common school. Working people, philanthropists, humanitarians, democratic leaders, and nontaxpayers supported the free common schools. While private school owners, taxpayers, old aristocratic and conservative groups, and rural residents opposed them. -
Committee of Fifteen
The National Education Association published a report that called for the introduction of Latin languages, the modern languages, and algebra into elementary curriculum. Curriculum has to be organized around five basic subjects: grammar, literature, arithmetic, geography, and history, -
G.I. Bill of Rights
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the federal program into law. It provided veterans with the opportunity to continue their education after serving in the military. The law paid for a veterans tuition and room and board at any college or university. -
Brown v. Board of Education
NAACP filed a lawsuit with the supreme court on behalf of the Brown family from Kansas so that their daughter could attend a "white" school to get the education she deserved. Prior to this, colored children and white children had to attend separate schools which were said to "separate, but equal", which was not even remotely true. Colored students received used materials that were outdated and they were not required to have the same curriculum as those that attended the white schools. -
National Defense Education Act of 1958
Another reform of education that vamped up specific areas of education such as: science, mathematics, modern foreign languages, and guidance. The launch of Sputnic was the cause of this reform because it was believed that the space lag was caused by inadequate education in the areas previously listed. -
Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA)
Gave women the right to an education that was equivalent to a man's education. Gave opportunities in: extended math, science, and technology. Reduced sex role stereotyping. Special programs to increase opportunities in education and careers to minority, disabled, and rural women. Encouraged women to participate in sports. -
No Child Left Behind Act
President George W. Bush put into action the No Child Left Behind Act, putting pressure on test scores to be risen. It reinstated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that was put in place by President Lyndon B. Johnson that helped schools with a high population of poor and low income students. Students in grades 3-8 were required to statewide yearly testing to ensure adequate progress. -
Race to the Top Program
Put into place by President Barack Obama, challenging schools to adopt common standards and preparing students for college. President Obama challenged schools to compete for federal funding by reforming their schools and curriculum.
