Public education
Definition
Public education refers to schooling that is provided and funded by government entities with appointed educators. It's available to all children regardless of their socio-economic status.
Analogy
Consider public education as your local park - it's open for everyone, maintained by local authorities (government), and serves as a common ground where kids from different backgrounds can play (learn) together.
Related terms
Common School Movement: A social reform movement in the mid-19th century advocating for public education accessible to all children irrespective of their socio-economic status.
Brown v Board Of Education (1954): A landmark Supreme Court case which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, thereby promoting equal educational opportunities for all races.
No Child Left Behind Act (2001): An act passed with an aim to improve performance in U.S schools by increasing standards through accountability.
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- Who was the leading figure in establishing public education during the development of the American middle class?
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