Melissa Jackson

EDU 201
Portfolio Project # 5
Education History
February 22, 2019
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
1950’s & 1960’s

In 1954, Brown vs. Board of Education desegregates schools and rejects the

“Separate but Equal” law. This court case was revolutionary, students of color could

attend schools with white students.

After Russia sent a satellite to space, the National Defense Act of 1958 was passed,

obtaining funding for research and training for teachers. This act brought forth new

programs in schools for math, science, social studies, and foreign languages programs.

Another act that obtained funding was the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of

1965. This act allocated funds and districts received funds based on the number of low-

income students in their district.

In 1968, Title VIII was passed, creating new educational programs for bilingual

students who are limited English speaking students.

1970’s

The Indian Education Act was passed in 1972, offering educational assistance to

Native American students who lived on reservation and in 1975, Title IX was passed,

protecting students from discrimination based on his or her gender who receive federal

financial assistance. Also, in 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was

passed. This act offers free and appropriate education to students with disabilities ages

3-18.
1990’s & 2000’s

In 1990 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act extended free appropriate

education to children with special needs ages 3-21. This act replaced the 1975

Education for all Handicapped Children Act, increasing the age limit from 18 to 21.

In 2001, No Child Left Behind Act reauthorized the 1965 Elementary and Secondary

Education Act, making it so schools provide adequate yearly progress evidence. Also

making it so schools are responsible for proficiency test scores.

In 2009, the Common Core State Standard Initiative was passed to promote

excellence in schools by developing standards in English, language arts, and

Mathematics.

Many of these acts relate to each other because the defend discrimination; whether

it be based on race, gender, or disability. They also are similar because they are all

promoting excellence and educational growth.

References
Parkay, Forrest W. (2016). Becoming a Teacher. 10th Edition. (p. 15, 144-179, 287, 289,

and 326).