1960s Education Era
By: Katie & Lilli
Main Point
Born during the baby boom were becoming teenager and young adults
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 impacted education by called an end to segregation.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
impacted education to improve the schools most need. Federal education dollars were given to school district based on the numbers of poor children
Project Head Start
Was designed to help preschool children from low income families develop the skills they need for success in kindergarten and beyond
Nov 8, 1960
JFK wins presidency
June 30, 1961
JFK appoints segregationist judge William Harold cox
Jan 8, 1964
LBJ declares war on poverty
July 2, 1964
Civil rights act of 1964
Aug 6,1965
Voting right act of 1965
Oct 20, 1965
Higher education act