Equal Opportunities
In which time period were African Americans not allowed in Whites Only Schools and Public Schools?
The 1930s
Were Black teachers paid substancially less or more than white teachers in the 30s?
less
What is a class/school activity that students in the 30s did not have access to?
music classes, foreign languages, and most sports
One factor that can positively or negatively impact a childs opportunities down the road?
Parents, Financial situation, Public or Private school, access to technology, Geographically defined schools
True or False? Kids in the 1930s had an important reason to stay in school?
True
In 1960, about what ammount of students never finished high school?
over half
In what decade did teachers begin to focus on students emotional and physical wellbeing?
the 50s
True or False? Funding for education in the U.S. is nationally regulated, and all schools recieve equal funding.
False
In the 1950s, it was common for children to drop out of school after what grade?
8th grade
In the 50's, did the ammount of adults attending college and courses beyond high school increase or decrease?
increase
Nowadays, private schools are 1.5 times more likely to have student bodies what percentage white?
Over 90% white
In the 1960s girls took classes on sewing and cooking, and boys took classes on...?
woodworking
This movement in the 1960s that wanted to provide education and rights to minorities.
What is the Civil Rights movement?
In what decade did almost 57 percent of urban students not receive a high school diploma?
The 60s
In the 30's, some areas had access to schools, but they couldn't attend because....?
They could not afford supplies
In the 50s, what was the name of the very influential court case that created the phrase "seperate but equal"?
Brown vs. Board of Education
What phrase that the court ruled meant that blacks and whites could attend separate schools and receive equal opportunities for education?
"Seperate but Equal"
In 2015, what percent of High School kids went to college?
69.2%
In 2015, how many public schools were there in America?
98,176
Did cognitive tests in the 60's show that black students scores were higher or lower than white students?
In 2027, will college enrollment in America have increased or decreased?
increased