The History of Education Policy and Reform

The Massachusetts School Law of 1647 required towns with more than 50 families to establish a school to teach reading and writing.

Terrel H. Bell was the first U.S. Secretary of Education, serving from 1981 to 1985.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 provided federal funding for public schools in the United States.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 required states to develop standards for public schools.

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 replaced the No Child Left Behind Act.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided funding for public schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Miguel Cardona is the current U.S. Secretary of Education.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides funding for special education services.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities.

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act provides funding for vocational education.

The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act provides funding for adult education.

The Head Start Act provides funding for early childhood education.

The Higher Education Act of 1965 provides funding for higher education.

The Library Services and Technology Act provides funding for libraries.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services Act provides funding for museums.