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Plessy v. Ferguson
With this law stating "separate but equal", it was enforced in public restaurants, theaters, and restrooms, but more importantly public schools. It became a national principle to have whites and African Americans separate in society and more importantly, schools. This opened a door that addressed that places, like schools, should be equal completely which is a clear example in education today. You do not see any separation in today's classrooms. -
Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement was very important in that it helped create different opportunities of those who were of different race or color in their education experience. Integrated schooling is beneficial because it assists in the build of different friendships and ideas. With the successfulness of things like these of each student, it helps them attain academics equally, still to this day. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The main goal of this case was to begin the instruction and development of students to be able to function and live as a exceptional citizen in our society. It helped build a solid foundation for students to be able to successful in life through socialization, democratic citizenship and professionalism. The Brown v. Board of Education helped look more at an individual's right and that has been carried out in education yet today. -
1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act
With all the different options with this Elementary and Secondary Education Act, it introduced the federal Head Start and Title I. With these two things, it helped sustain possibilities for those in education. For example, it provided low-income children a chance for developing themselves for academic prosperity. It gives those who are at a disadvantage, uniform access of a qualitative and valuable education. In times like now, this is still especially important for disadvantaged students. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This government act was created based upon standardized testing amongst students, creating a highly diligent accountability within teachers and students. This act affects the fact that teachers need to be highly qualified within the content they are teaching. They also must be held accountable for their students learning and achievements through testing with virtuous expectations. This act proves how qualified a teacher, even today, has to be and is responsible for raising academic achievement.
