Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Historical Education Laws
20
Flashcards
0/20
Magna Carta (1215)
Foundation for modern human rights and the concept of legal protection for all.
Code of Hammurabi (circa 1754 B.C.)
One of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world; showed that there were rules even in ancient times concerning education and pay for teachers.
Northwest Ordinance (1787)
Legislation that set a precedent for the federal support and institutionalization of education.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)
Significant federal legislation for K-12 education, committing to equal access to quality education.
GI Bill (1944)
Provided veterans of World War II funds for college education, spurring a boom in higher education.
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Landmark Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1975)
Ensured children with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education.
Title IX of the Education Amendments (1972)
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
Plyler v. Doe (1982)
Supreme Court decision that prohibited states from denying funding for education to undocumented immigrant children.
Horace Mann's Common School Movement (19th Century)
Advanced the idea of universal, non-sectarian, free public education.
Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819)
Supreme Court ruling that protected contracts against state encroachments, impacting private institutions of higher education.
Morill Land-Grant Acts (1862, 1890)
Established funding for public colleges in every state, leading to the expansion of higher education.
California Master Plan for Higher Education (1960)
Framework for the coordinated growth of the University of California, California State University, and community colleges.
Compulsory Education Laws (19th-20th Century)
Laws that required children to attend school, which was crucial for the standardization and democratization of education.
Education Reform Act (1988, UK)
Broad reform of the British educational system, introducing the National Curriculum and standardized testing.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (U.S.)
Improved resources for colleges and universities and provided financial assistance for students in post-secondary education.
Smith-Hughes Act (1917)
First significant federal funding for vocational education in secondary schools in the United States.
Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)
Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and shifted more accountability for school performance to states and local districts.
Bologna Process (1999)
European higher education reform aiming to standardize degrees and quality assurance across Europe.
No Child Left Behind Act (2001)
Federal law intended to increase accountability in education by requiring standardized tests as a way to measure school performance.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.