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Establishment of the Common School Movement
The Common School Movement, led by Horace Mann and Noah Webster, advocated for free, publicly funded education accessible to all children of any background. This movement has laid the foundation for the American public school system, emphasizing the importance of universal education in fostering democracy and social mobility. -
Passage of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts
The Morrill Land-Grant Acts was created for federal land to states to which focused on agriculture, mechanical arts, and military training. This acts has expanded access to higher education and promoted the development of practical skills needed for industrialization, contributing to the growth of public universities across the United States. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was a Supreme Court case that cleared racial segregation in public schools that was unconstitutional. This decision was a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement and showed the way for desegregation efforts in education. -
Passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides federal funds for public education for students with disabilities. The funds are used to provide the materials they need to be successful in the classroom or things the parents may not be able to provide. -
Rehabilitation Act
This ensures that children's and adult with a disability gets the right education they need. This also protects the children who are not able to get services through IDEA. It also enforces the proper resources the school needs so that it meets the student requirement, and also gets parents involved. https://study.com/academy/lesson/rehabilitation-act-section-504-accommodations-regulations.html#lesson -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This act includes six laws that help with individualized education. Idea offers free resources to children and allows parents to be present at all of the children's meetings.
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Education of all Handicap children
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act was passed so that all children with disabilities can receive a free and proper education. It is also the act that created FAPE. FAPE is when the student's parent or other family members do not need to pay for any services the child may receive, such as therapy, speech, or even lunch.
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No Child Left Behind Act
With this act, schools were held accountable for their students' academic performance. There were also more technical assistance and loan programs to help schools that needed special needs education resources. NCLB introduced standardized testing requirements, established annual progress goals, and implemented sanctions for schools that failed to meet targets, influencing education policy and practice nationwide. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act replaced NCLB as the primary federal education law, giving states greater authority and flexibility in designing accountability systems and school improvement strategies. This personalized learning reflects a more comprehensive approach to education policy.
