Education Court Cases Influencer and Policy
1.. Explain the significance of four of the following court cases concerning education: a. 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson b. 1962 Engel v. Vitale c. 1954 Brown v. Board of Education d. 1965 Tinker v. Des Moines e. 1971 Serrano v. Priest f. 1982 Rowley v. Board of Education g. 2007 Morse v. Fredrick Social Movements in Education 2 Identify the contributions of four of the following educators who have influenced todays schools: 1. Horace Mann (1796-1859) 2. John Dewey (1859-1952) 3. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) 4. Jean Piaget (1896-1980) 5. Kenneth and Mamie Clark (1914-2005) 6. Paulo Freire (1921-1997) Curriculum 3. What is the purpose of education in the United States? Possible areas to include are: citizenship, the 3Rs, shared values, morality and inclusion. Assessment Government Policy 4. Explain the significance of three of the following: a. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) b. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) c. Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) d. 21st Century Community Learning Centers e. NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, COMPASS or SONYC