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Early America and the For Types of Schools
Way back when (around the 1600's), settlers came to America and made schools! There were four types of schools, town/elementary schools. Where kids from 6 to 13 could come to learn to read, write, and do math. There was also dame/primary schools, which got kids ready for elementary schools. Next, Latin/grammar schools, which was a fancy elementary school for the upper-class. Last there was academies, which prepped kids for college. This was Americas first schools! Very important. -
Woman's Rights
Easily the biggest impact on my life and other women's lives is all of women's rights! If it weren't for the past women, I couldn't have had nearly as many opportunities that I have had in my life. I would be married by now with my second child o the way and I wouldn't be going to college or have nearly as many privileges as I have had! -
Standardized Testing
After world war one, America wanted to know how to classify their students and their academic achievement, so they came up with standardized tests. Everyone who has gone to school nowadays had endured a standardized test. Standardized testing has given America a cheap way to measure all student's knowledge, and they can base it on age, location, and gender. Although some may disagree, standardized testing has given us so much knowledge over the years, it is important to know where we stand. -
Brown vs the Board of Education
Many people would agree that Brown vs. the Board of education was a huge step in having equal opportunities for all students. This court ruling made it so African American students could attend the same schools as white students, thus giving every child a chance to succeed equally in life. -
No Child Left Behind
In 2002, George Bush signed the No Child left behind Act. This stated that each state had to make sure all of it's students were succeeding regardless of any disability, income, or geographic disadvantages they may have. The act wanted to improve test scores, and create more qualified teachers.
