Deeper Dive into the history
In which region of America was public education most common during the 1600s & 1700s?
New England
What policy emphasized standardized testing?
No Child Left Behind
What do Common Core Standards prepare students for?
College and careers
In what century did high school attendance become common?
The 20th century
What was the name of the Supreme Court case that ruled school segregation unconstitutional in 1954?
Brown v. Board of Education
What rising movement put public school institutions at risk?
Charter School Movement
What skill does Common Core focus on?
Critical thinking
In which decade was there no public education?
1600-1700
Which major event in the 2020s forced a shift to online learning in schools?
Covid-19 pandemic
What president released A Nation at Risk?
Ronald Reagan
Why are the standards the same in all states?
To ensure equal learning
What became "normal" for children to attend in the 1800's?
School
In what year was the first public normal school in the United States established?
1839
What was recommended to add to schools by A Nation at Risk to strengthen core subjects?
Curriculum
Who along with teachers and students plays a role in ensuring students meet Common Core goals?
Parents
In 2017, what % of Americans 25 years of age and older had their high school diploma?
90%