Sputnik+and+American+Education

= How could the Space Race effect American Education? =

When sputnik was launched, Americans immediately began to evaluate systems in place, including the education system. A sense of superiority was damaged, and reform flooded elementary and high schools. the National Defense of Education act was also passed in reaction to the launching of sputnik, which poured billions of dollars into schools, mostly emphasizing science and math.

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