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Child Study Movement
The Child Study Movement shifted a focus from the content matter to students and the student's feelings towards learning. This movement lead to significant changes in education today, such as student based learning and student centered teaching. -
Cardinal Principles Report of 1918
The Cardinal Principles Report of 1918 suggested that schools include liberal arts, physical activities and vocational courses into their curriculum and hold equal value as core classes had. The overall change in classes lead to students having more of a say about their education. This is still a key involvement in public education today. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Brown Vs. Board of Education was a movement to desegregate schools and reduce discrimination. The outcome of this case resulted in equality in America. Flash forward to today, public schools accept and welcome all cultures and lifestyles. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Education for all Handicapped Children Act (also known as Public Law 94-142) ensured that all children that were disabled had the right to an education. Public schools today provide all children with any type of a disability to an education and receive equal opportunities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The goal for the No Child Left Behind Act was to close the achievement/knowledge gap in America's schools. In public schools today, teachers are held to higher standards to ensure all students receive an equal education and no child is left behind.
