The Law
What does ESEA stand for?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Who signed the ESEA into law?
President Lyndon B Johnson signed ESEA into law April 11, 1965.
How many children did the ESEA help?
It helped over 5 million low-income students.
Why was it hard for the ESEA to be a thing?
People feared integration in schools, government control, and a debate on providing federal funding for religious schools
How many times has ESEA been reauthorized?
8 times
The most notable times were in 1994, 2001-2002, 2015
What is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act? (ESEA)
The Main Federal law that provides financial aid for public elementary and secondary education in the U.S, Created in 1965.
What was President Lydon B Johnson known for?
The Great Society and Civil Rights.
How did the ESEA help parents.
It allowed parents to be more involved in their children’s school and academics.
What will happen if a district doesn’t full-fill the ESEA’s intended purpose?
Funding will be reduced, inequality in schools will increase, and a damaged reputation.
What year was the ESEA signed?
1965
What was the Main goal of the ESEA?
Was created for equal opportunity for students, accountability for districts and parent involvement.
What campaign did President Lydon B Johnson have to combat poverty?
The “ War on Poverty” campaign in 1964.
How does the ESEA ensure funding is going to students of low-income and not high-income?
Through performance, data collection and reporting, along monitoring.
What inspired the ESEA?
Educational inequity, Civil Rights movement, and The War on Poverty.
What is Title 1 of the ESEA?
Title 1 provides financial assistance to schools with high % of children from low-income families through federal funding.
What was the Great Society about that was created by President Lydon B Johnson?
The Great Society was about the beautification of highways and the environment, along with the legislation on consumer protection.
What did ESEA aim to do for low-income students?
It aimed to close achievement gaps between low-income students and their peers.
What are the Legal Consequences for districts that don’t uphold the ESEA?
Suspension/termination of rewards, Corrective action plans for districts, investigations, and federal or state monitoring for districts.
Name something you remember from the video.
One fun fact from the video
Who was Lydon B Johnson as a president?
Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969. He ascended to the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963
He did amazing things for Civil Rights and beautification, causing controversy due to the Vietnam War.
What was the biggest impact the ESEA had on society?
It lasted the Civil Rights legacy for children of all backgrounds.