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John Amos Comenius created the first picture books
John created the first picture books to tech children in their own language. I had no idea the first picture books were created so long ago! I love that we have color picture books now. -
Patty Smith Hill wrote the Happy Birthday Song
Patty wrote the Happy Birthday song that is now known as the most recognized song in English language according to the 1998 Guinness world records. I think this event is pretty amazing because we all love to sing the Happy Birthday song. I never knew it was written by a female. -
The First bilingual programs was established
The first two-way immersion program taught both in English and Spanish was established in Miami. This is an important event to me because I was in Spanish speaking classes from kindergarten - 4th grade and then transitioned to all English speaking classes mid 4th grade. -
Head Start was established by Lyndon B. Johnson
Head start was established to provide early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. This is an important event because Head Start is still widely used. My twins are currently enrolled in Early Head Start. -
Jaime Escalante Calculus teacher
In 1982 Jaime's entire high school class of low income Hispanic children passed the States Advanced Placement calculus test. They were doubted and were asked to retake the test and most of the students retook the test and passed again. Escalante was known as "the most famous and influential American public-school teacher of his generation.” I think this is an important event because it takes one person to make a positive ripple effect on other people just like this teacher did.
