Ch. 3 The 1920s and the Great Depression Era (1921-1940)
What was the big event that happened during the 1920s?
Stock Market crash put the country into the Great Depression
What created the need for more schools and teachers during the 50's?
The baby boom
What is The Equal Opportunity in Education Act?
It prohibited discrimination based on gender in all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance
What was introduced in the classroom during the mid 90s?
Computers
What is the order of the Local School Districts?
School Board
Superintendent
School administrator
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
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
In 1975, what act was passed that guaranteed free education for children with disabilities
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
What helped teachers and schools bring uniformity to education?
Educational standards
What are the three areas we receive funding from and how much?
Federal- 12.5%
Local- 43.4%
State- 44.1%
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
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
How did the economy affect schools during this time?
Less disposable income means schools have less funding
What kept schools accountable and you could use to compare students performance to others?
Standardized testing
True or False- Private school receive public funding?
False
What is something we did to schools after the Great Depression?
Build more quality schools and added more employment to schools.
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
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
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
What are social problems schools have to deal with?
Poverty, Violence, Alcohol and Drugs
In the 1920s, more people had ______________
Disposable income
During this time, what was formed for children in pre school that lived in low-income families?
Project Head Start
What movement called for emphasis on reading, writing, and math
Back to basics
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
What is the connection between schools and the community?
Have to have parents and businesses involved to have positive impacts.