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.

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.