History of Education

Cuban Immigrants Flock to Miami after Revolution

1959

After the Revolution was finished, under the lead of Castro in 1959, Cubans fled to Miami from Cuba. These Cubans were educated middle and upper class. This is also the time that the idea of communism began. content: http://foundationsofbilingualeducation2.weebly.com/historical-timeline-of-bilingual-education-in-america.html photo from: http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/cuba-immigration.htm

Dade County, Florida introduces a full Bilingual Program for Cubans

1961

Dade County, Florida had one of the few public schools in the USA to offer optional bilingual education programs as well as international studies. This helped shape the school system to what it is today. Content: http://foundationsofbilingualeducation2.weebly.com/historical-timeline-of-bilingual-education-in-america.html Photo: http://www.dadeschools.net/

Congress passes Bilingual Act of 1968

1968

Federal legislation provided funding to schools to develop bilingual programs. This was the first piece of legislation to address the unique needs of English language learners in order to help these students become fluent and successful. Content: http://foundationsofbilingualeducation2.weebly.com/historical-timeline-of-bilingual-education-in-america.html Photo: https://edu.glogster.com/glog/the-bilingual-education-act-of-1968/2an3luuv5nk?=glogpedia-source

Chicano Students in Crystal City, Texas Demand to speak Spanish

1970

The Chicano students demand to speak Spanish, learn Chicano culture/history, and be taught by Chicano teachers. These students and community fought against the city of Texas. Content:
https://houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Calbillo-Chicano-mvt.pdf
Photo: https://depts.washington.edu/moves/Chicano_geography.shtml

Serna vs. Portales

1974

This was the first case to raise the issue of bilingual educaiton outside the context of desegregation. This was a majority-white school that didn't provide the Spanish-speaking students the resources they needed. Content: https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/landmark-court-rulings-regarding-english-language-learners Photo: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/546342998523715734/?lp=true

National Association for Bilingual Education is founded

1975

This organization is a non-profit organization that helps advocate for equity for all education and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students. A huge importance is it helps improve instructional practices for these students with different linguistics and cultures. Content: http://foundationsofbilingualeducation2.weebly.com/historical-timeline-of-bilingual-education-in-america.html Photo: https://www.nabe-conference.com/index.html

The population of foreign-born residents increases

1980

This increase is a swell by 40%. That means there were 40% more foreign-born students in the schools, which creates lots of different cultures, lives, language, etc. Content:
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The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA)

1994

This public law provided extra help to disadvantaged students and held schools accountable for the results of their students. There are increases in bilingual and immigrant education funding. Content: http://foundationsofbilingualeducation2.weebly.com/historical-timeline-of-bilingual-education-in-america.html Photo: https://sites.google.com/a/d123.org/iasa-education-exchange/

No Child Left Behind Act

2001

The states were required to develop assessments in basic skills to be given to all students if those schools receive federal funding. Content: http://www.avoiceonline.org/edpol/timeline.html Photo: https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

2010

Obama administration challenges the nation to embrace education standards to push America towards global leadership. Bribes placed to make states work harder to make their students succeed in college and the workplace. Content:
https://www.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/grants-grant-management/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-implementation/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-esea Photo: https://www.sutori.com/item/date-1965-reform-elementary-and-secondary-education-act-esea-person-s-pr