History of Diversity Education

Late 1800's and Early 1900's

Jan 1, 1800

American English became standard in schools for political power and national identity - "melting pot" of immigrants

1960-1970

Jan 1, 1960

Civil Right's Movement - equal opportunity shifted language instruction to offer children the chance to learn in their own language and culture.

1980

Jan 1, 1980

Language instruction is split between the need for unity of one standard English and the student's need to learn in his or her native language.

2001 - Present

Jan 1, 2001

No Child Left Behind Act - by 2014 all children must be proficient in English. Debates between Standard English and dilects. Schools differ based on geographic location and population.