History of Curriculum

Math and Science are pushed in classrooms and Arts in Society in schools begins.

It was designed to get more qualified teachers into low income schools. It also increases federal aid to higher education with scholarships and student loans. Also a National Teachers Corp is formed.

No discrimination in sports for any minorities or undeserved populations.

The education for All Handicapped Children Act (least restrictive environment)

The Metric System is also introduced.

The Back-to-Basics movement starts in schools across the country to help with SAT scores.

Direct instruction teaching model is introduced.

This decrees a common curriculum and state wide tests, other states soon follow and implement similar, high-stakes testing programs

The act was signed into law by President. Reauthorize the EAEA of 1965. Holds schools accountable for student achievement levels. Provides penalties for schools that not make adequate yearly progress.

U.S. Senate votes 85-12 to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act, and President Obama signs it into law on December 10. This latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) replaces No Child Left Behind and allows more state control in judging school quality.

The standards-based grading curriculum is adopted by schools. It is currently coming to the USD259 district this year.