-
2002 BCE
*No Child Left Behind Act*
No child left behind act was the most recent update to the elementary and secondary education act. Schools became accountable for how students were progressing. Students now took tests to see their progress. It also allowed every student the chance to graduate which has given poor children as much opportunities as the wealthy. Giving all students equal opportunities. http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html -
1989 BCE
School Choice Movement: Charter Schools, Vouchers
Vouchers were like scholarships for students who chose to go to private schools instead of public schools. This allowed students to choose private school or public schools. -
1983 BCE
A Nation at Risk
The American Education was found to be very poorly taught and the nation was at risk. They began to change the schools systems and change what they taught. Some examples were they focused on the core curriculum, used more technology, and tests became harder for students. -
1975 BCE
*Individuals with Disabilities Act*
Children who had disabilities and were turned away for so long now had the opportunity to go to a free, appropriate, public school and receive education. They were able increase their talents, share their gifts, and contribute to their communities. It has developed over the years but still offers great opportunities to these children. http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/idea/ -
1965 BCE
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Was by far one of the most important acts of legislation that has affected education. It was President Johnson's 'War on Poverty.' It gave equal access to secondary and elementary schools for children. -
1960 BCE
*The Civil Rights Movement and War on Poverty*
Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech change american history forever and started the civil rights movement. Discrimination and poverty were a big problem during this time and the civil rights movement and war on poverty change that and give everyone an equal opportunity to go to school, get a job, and use transportation. -
1954 BCE
*Brown Vs. Board of Education*
Brown v. Board of Education is one of the greatest decisions the Supreme Court made in the 20th century. This court decision changed the segregation of schools. They found that segregating schools was effecting the black students ability to learn so they began desegregating schools. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_brown.html -
1952 BCE
*The Impact of John Dewey*
John Dewey was an important part in education. He was a psychologist, philosopher, and educational reformer. He is known as the father of education and had a major impact on progressive education. He had many writings with his educational theories and how important education was for children and the interaction with others. Teachers were intrigued by his experiments https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/projects/centcat/fac/facch08_01.html. -
1918 BCE
Impact of the WW2
When the WW2 began it also postponed education for the time being and they had plans to move children from cities to keep them safe. Millions of children were without schools. It impacted their growth and education during the WW2. -
Period: 1910 BCE to 1940 BCE
Secondary School Movement
During the beginning of 1910. Secondary schools began to spread and children began to enter quickly. They began acquiring skills for life in secondary schools. -
1892 BCE
Committee of Ten
They were a working group of educators who began the standardization of High School. They resolved the hunger for more standardization that had started. -
1848 BCE
Horace Mann
This is one of the most important events that start the change of public school systems. Horace began to see that schools needed to be change after he became the first Secretary of Education where he began to be in charge of the districts. http://www.biography.com/people/horace-mann-9397522#synopsis -
1700 BCE
Colonial Education
Consisted of students learning about reading, writing, simple math, poems, and prayers. Textbooks were scarce and children recited their lessons until they were memorized. -
Period: to
Common Schools
Common school was a public school during the 19th century in the United States. They taught the Three R's. Reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetics. Along with History, math, and geography. They had spiritual and moral lessons along with their regular text. -
Standardized Testing
Testing was changed to standardized test that students would take every year during elementary school and secondary school to watch their growth and progress throughout the years.
