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The book 'Thoughts and Language' by Leo Vygotskyk is introduced to the english speaking world.
In his book, Vygotsky's discusses ideas regarding learning and its social nature. These ideas provide the founding principals for modern theories regarding social constructivism. -
Civil Rights Act
Makes discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin unlawful. -
Project Head Start
Part of the "War on Poverty," this is a preschool education program for children from low-income families and continues to this day. -
Diana v. California State Board
The results of this legal case are the implementation of new laws requiring that children that are referred for possible special education placement must be tested in their primary language. -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act
This legislation disallows discrimination and requires schools to overcome barriers that prevent equal protection. It has been important specifically in protecting the rights of students with limited English proficiency. -
The Refugee Act of 1980
The Refugee Act of 1980, reforms immigration law to admit refugees for humanitarian reasons and results in the resettlement of more than three-million refugees in the United States. These include children who bring special needs and issues to their classrooms. -
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990
This legislation increased annual immigration to 700,000. The results of this act was the adding of increased diversity to the United States and its schools. Specifics of this legislation are: family-sponsored visas, employment-based visas for priority workers, skilled workers, and "advanced professionals"; and 55,000 diversity visas. -
Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action by James Banks is Published.
This book provides key contributions to the growing body of scholarship regarding multiculturalism in education. -
Barack Obama Becomes President
Barack Obam defeats Jonn McCain and becomes the 44th American President, as well as the countries first African American President. -
President Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom Directive
This directive allowed transgender students in public schools to use restrooms that correspond to their gender identity. President Trump's reversal of this directive has angered many equal rights groups.
