Education Timeline by Micah Burdge

(1900) The Creation of the College Entrance Examination Board

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In May of 1900, The College Entrance Examination Board was created to help implement a system that makes the college entrance acceptance process easier and more consistent. This process implemented a standardized test for students to take before applying to college.

(1954) Brown V. The Board of Education

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 20:29:52 UTC

In 1954, a case addressing segregation based off of race in school was closed. The court decided that this segregation violated the fourteenth amendment with a vote of 9 to 0. This was the strongest turning point in desegregation of schools.

(1925) The Scopes "Monkey" Trial

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 20:44:42 UTC

In 1925, John T scopes was on trial for his teaching of evolution in public schools, which was not allowed at the time. This sparked the ongoing conversation of religion and science in public schools.

(1917) The Smith-Hughes Act

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 21:14:34 UTC

In 1917, The Smith-Hughes Act was passed, which provides federal funding for vocational education. Vocational education is the preparation of careers in fields like trades, agriculture and industry. This helped students have much easier transitions into these jobs processes.

(1939) The Beginning of World War Two.

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 21:26:04 UTC

World War 2 may not have been about the education system, but it still affected and influenced the education system. The war caused a shortage in workers and curriculums shifted to reflect things that may help students prepare for military roles.

(1947) Mendez V. Westminster

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 21:36:42 UTC

In 1947 the case "Mendez V. Westminster", fought against the segregation Mexican American students in schools, specifically in California. The court ruled that this segregation was unconstitutional, laying down the base for future cases like "Brown VS The Board of Education".

(1965) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 21:43:40 UTC

In 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed. This act was created to help equalize the education of low-income students with the education of higher income students. This act provided financial assistance for different resources and educational programs.

(1972) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 21:52:13 UTC

Title IX of the Education Amendments was implemented in 1972. Title IX was a title that prohibits discrimination within schools on the basis of sex. This was the base of many cases that helped create equality within schools.

(1983) The publication of "A Nation at Risk"

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 22:00:39 UTC

In 1983 the report "A Nation at Risk" was published, exposing many problems in the American education system. This called for lots of action such as improved teacher training and implemented higher standards in American schools.

(1994) Goals 2000: Educate America Act

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In 1994, the "Goals 2000: Educate America Act" was introduced. This act was part of an initiative hoping to have education goals achieved by 2000. This act helped fund school districts so they could keep up graduation rates, keep schools' drug free, and more.

(2001) No Child Left Behind Act

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 22:16:25 UTC

In 2001, George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law. This act set out to ensure that all students had an equal and good education despite what background they came from. Schools were required to meet the standards set or there would be action taken.

(2010) The It Gets Better Project

mic2532727 — 2024-09-17 22:21:38 UTC

In 2010, Dan Savage founded the "It Gets Better Project". This project aimed to help LGBTQ kids who were dealing with harassment and bullying. This project helped LGBTQ students feel better and more inclined to speak up against issues in the school system.