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First Community College
In 1901, Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois opened and became the first community college in America. -
John Dewey
John Dewey's "Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education" was published. Dewey's views helped advance the ideas of the "progressive education movement". -
Transportation for Students
All states passed laws that provided funds for transporting children to and from schools. -
SAT
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) was first administered in 1926. It was formerly developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service which still administers the exam. The test is intended to determine a student's readiness for college. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The United States Supreme Court passed the case of Brown v. Board of Education which made segregated schools illegal. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
This legislation continues to shape education policies in the states and even addresses the educational needs of students with disabilities. -
Bilingual Education Act of 1967
This granted federal money to local school districts to develop and provide bilingual education programs and teacher training. -
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
President Ford signed this act with the goal of providing parents with greater access to information and data collected about their children. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was approves by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush. This law mandates high-stakes student testing, which hold schools accountable for the students' achievement levels. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education improvement Act
Congress increased the focus on accountability and improved outcomes by emphasizing reading, early intervention, and research-based instruction by requiring that special education teachers be highly qualified.