What global event led to the Progressive movement falling out of favor and being replaced with a more academic/scientific school curriculum?

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The Soviet launching of Sputnik in 1957 sparked a national concern in the United States about the state of science and technology education. This event led to a shift towards a more academic and scientifically rigorous curriculum in schools, as the U.S. sought to regain its perceived technological and educational edge during the Cold War era.

What Global Event Led to the Progressive Movement Falling Out