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Native American Boarding Schools
It began in 1860 when America wanted to "kill the Indian, save the man" by forcing them into Western culture. This movement was meant to "civilize" them. Officials would uproot the children from their homes, bring them to boarding schools, and try to mold them into what they saw as fit for society. They were forbidden to speak their native language, no longer able to wear their native dress, or able to practice their ways of life. This event still has lasting results/wounds in today's society. -
Pierce v Society of the Sisters
Oregon tried passing a law that required all students between ages 8-16 to attend public schools. Parents argued that it went against their right to choose their child's education. The Supreme Court had a unanimous vote on June 1, 1925 agreeing that the option to choose where to send their children to school should be left up to the parents. "How to receive education" was the only part that wasn't mandated by the state. Today, parents still have the option where to send the children to school. -
Brown v Board of Education
A lot of people are unaware that this act consists of 5 other cases. All were driven to the cause that separate education, is obviously not equal. It was brought up in 1952, deliberately "enforced" in 1954, Title IX was introduced in 1972, and called for "immediate" action to implement the plan in 1969. Over 10 years had passed before action was really taken but I finally gave way to new opportunities. The U.S has seen a reversal in desegregation because courts began to lift the ban in 1990. -
National Defense Education Act
The launching of Sputnik in 1957 lead to the increased rigor in public schools. The U.S saw a need for increased education in math, science, technology, and foreign language. This was the first federally funded education act the nation had seen. This act also gave way to the creation of student loans in order to promote further development in education. In order for schools to earn the grants, they had to comply with the required terms given by the federal level. -
Engle v Vital
Church being linked to school was a very common practice that was seen as having no issues. However, a New York school was reciting prayers after the Pledge of Alligence and was brought to attention. After a court hearing in 1962, they came to a consensus that it was unconstitutional to have church be apart of public schools. This began the movement of separation of church and school, promoting the allowance of differences under one roof.
