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World War I and Standardized Tests
Standardized testing is a big part of education today and has been since the 1900's. The army creating these tests is one of the major events of educational history because we are still impacted by it today. Students are constantly taking standardized tests in order to ensure that they are meeting the standards set by the state and other criteria. Whether students and teachers like them or not, they have stayed around to become a big part of education. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Brown v. the Board of Education case is an important part in educational history because of the opportunities it lead to for students of color. The previous separate but equal law was not truly fair to the African American students, and the new law against segregated schools helped with that. It gave students more of an opportunity to broaden their learning in a more diverse environment. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IDEA law is one of the most important laws that have come into place in the world of education. It is so important for children with disabilities to feel valued and that they are given an equal opportunity for education. Allowing these students those rights will give them more opportunities for success and help them gain the knowledge and skills that they deserve to have. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act is one of the most important pieces of education history because it gives a more equal opportunity for all students. Although it is shown that some inequality still exists, this act was one that helped bridge the achievement gap and give better opportunities to low income families and families of color. It helped to make sure that schools in low income neighborhoods were still meeting state standards, which ensure that students are gaining the knowledge they need. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was one of the most influential acts for teachers themselves. This act helped to change the low salary that teachers were receiving and also helped to improve the effectiveness of teachers. This has a big impact on students and their schools as well, because without good teachers they would not be receiving a good education.
