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First free school in virginia
The first "free school" in Virginia opens. While others continue to be home schooled. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
In the Plessy v Ferguson case, Homer Plessy was arrested for not moving away from a “white” car since he was actually part white. It was taken to Judge John H. Ferguson at the Supreme Court in 1896. From then on the Supreme Court decided that the case was "separate but equal" on a 7-1 ruling. This had a negative effect because it made segregation go on longer and it also went against his equal rights. -
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Brown vs Board of Education was the case that was the beginning of the end for segregation within schools. In 1954, the Supreme Court believed it was unconstitutional for schools to be split by color; therefore the judges ruled unanimously 9-0 vote to end it. There were some negative reactions especially from those in the south, which caused the desegregation to take longer due to the fear of violence. In contrast, it was positive as well because many students became united. -
Title IX
Title IX was introduced when President Nixon signed it into power on June 23, 1972. This law was meant for gender equality for men and women in every educational program that receives federal funding. Title IX is also known in the culture of sports, giving women equal benefits as men. The law also prohibits any form of discrimination; therefore it was only negative for those who were against equality. -
Education of all Handicapped Children Act
Handicapped education act came into effect on November 30, 1975. Gerald Ford was the president at the time and he was the one who signed the law into office. This law made sure that students who were handicapped received the same right to an education in public schools. The reaction from many was rather positive, especially from the families that were being helped. -
Plyler v Doe
Plyler vs Doe took place in Texas, on June 15, 1982. It stated that public schools couldn’t deny illegal students from getting an education. The court realized that denying the students from an education due to their legal status was unfair and against the 14th amendment. This was a positive outcome because students without citizenship were allowed to attend school for free and the ruling prohibited the schools from asking the students for proof of documents, visas, etc. -
Proposition 187
Prop 187 tried making it illegal for children of undocumented immigrants to attend public school, but the federal court system put a halt to it since it was unconstitutional. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Mandates student testing, holds schools responsible for achievement levels, and penalizes schools that do not make adequate yearly progress.
