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Meyer V. Nebraska
Robert T. Meyer took the 14th amendment to court (in Nebraska) because it was against the law to teach a language other than English. He eventually won and now other languages are taught as specials. -
Lindsey's Life One
In the year 1923, I was negative 73 years old. Even though I was not around, this decision still impacts me and my future students. This court case allows the ability to accept other cultures, languages and differences. With the mind set of "only teaching English" it really sets our students back in thinking and being accepting. -
Lau V. Nichols
After the ruling in the court case Lau V. Nichols, there was a transition where all schools needed to decrease English language deficiencies. -
Lindsey's Life Two
Twenty-two years before I was born, when my father was one and my mother was not born, there was a court case that was decided that impacts my future students. There was a mandate set in place to help decrease the lack of learning English in the classroom. This means that I get to spend valuable time with my students and help them with their English learning. It's the law! -
Castañeda V. Pickard
In the Castañeda vs. Pickard court case the ruling was that a school program needed to meet three criteria. It needs to be based on a sound educational theory, implemented effectively with sufficient resources and personnel, and also needs to be evaluated to determine whether they are effective in helping students overcome language barriers. -
Lindsey's Life Three
1981, what a throwback! The neon colors, spiked hair, poofy hair, greasy gel, and why yes, another court case that impacts my future students! The law says that when schools implement a program, there are three specific criteria that needs to be met. This will help aid my efforts in teaching with having enough resources, sound theory, and it's already been evaluated for effectiveness. -
Plyler Vs. Doe
Plyler Vs. Doe, this was a court case that determined that states a child has the right to an education regardless of immigration status. -
Lindsey's Life Four
Man, what a rad year! In Plyler Vs. Doe, a court case that impacts my future students, it was decided that all children, no matter if they're from Timbuktu, has a right to education. That means I have more children's lives to impact and change! -
Flores V. Arizona
In the court case Flores vs. Arizona, there were many factors that contributed to the ruling that all English language learners would have more support available and have individualized education plan (IEP). -
Lindsey's Life Five
While this court case started before I was born, it was finished when I was 19 years old. By this time I had lived in three different continents, was graduated from high school and engaged to my best friend! All the while in my entire lifetime, there was a court case that was taking place that will impact my future students. Every English Learner will have and INDIVIDUALIZED education plan. There will be a focus on every single ELL student so they do not slip through the cracks.