USA Education History

You have stumbled upon a time machine that takes you back to 1950. You can choose to go back further or stay at this year. Once you choose your year you will live as a student of your same age in that time period.You will compare your life as a student to that of the students in that year. During your quest you should remember to take good notes about the students in the year you have chosen.
How were the students’ school experiences in the past different from yours today?