Ch. 3 The 1920s and the Great Depression Era (1921-1940)
CH.4 American Education During the 1950s and 60s
Ch. 4 American Education During the 1970s and 80s
Ch. 4 American Education During the 1990-2000s
CH.5
100

What was the big event that happened during the 1920s?

Stock Market crash put the country into the Great Depression

100

What created the need for more schools and teachers during the 50's?

The baby boom

100

What is The Equal Opportunity in Education Act?

It prohibited discrimination based on gender in all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance

100

What was introduced in the classroom during the mid 90s?

Computers

100

What is the order of the Local School Districts?

School Board

Superintendent

School administrator

200

What happened during to schools during the great depression?

Citizens were unable to pay taxes; schools faced a shortage of funds

–School districts ceased operation or shortened the school year

–Teacher pay was decreased or eliminated

–Only basic subjects were taught

200

What was the Brown vs the Board of Education?

-Up to this point, schools were “separate
but equal”

-The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional

-This ruling was critical to the civil rights movement

200

In 1975, what act was passed that guaranteed free education for children with disabilities

Education for All Handicapped Children Act

200

What helped teachers and schools bring uniformity to education?

Educational standards

200

What are the three areas we receive funding from and how much?

Federal- 12.5%


Local- 43.4%

State- 44.1%

300

What started due to the economy of schools during this time?

Federal government gave funds to hire teachers and purchase supplies

Schools began offering free hot lunches for children

Better schools were built to provide employment

300

What year was the Civil Rights Act passed Hint: In 1960s. What did it do?

The Civil Rights Act
of 1964 outlawed segregation in
public schools and public places

300

How did the economy affect schools during this time?

Less disposable income means schools have less funding

300

What kept schools accountable and you could use to compare students performance to others?

Standardized testing

300

True or False- Private school receive public funding?

False

400

What is something we did to schools after the Great Depression?

Build more quality schools and added more employment to schools.

400

What was the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?

–improve schools most in need

–give federal money to schools where poor children were enrolled

–equalize educational opportunities

400

What was the issue for schools in the 80s?

Millions of Americans were illiterate

The back-to-basics movement called for emphasis on reading, writing, and math

400

What is the No Child Left Behind Act?

Goal: to improve the performance of
U.S. schools

Schools that succeed in meeting standards receive more money

Parents can move children to higher-achieving schools

400

What are social problems schools have to deal with?

Poverty, Violence, Alcohol and Drugs

500

In the 1920s, more people had ______________

Disposable income

500

During this time, what was formed for children in pre school that lived in low-income families?

Project Head Start

500

What movement called for emphasis on reading, writing, and math

Back to basics

500

How was economy affecting schools during the 2000s?

American jobs shifting to foreign workers

Math and science scores are falling

Many students do not complete high school

500

What is the connection between schools and the community?

Have to have parents and businesses involved to have positive impacts.

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