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Coral Way Bilingual Elementary School
Coral Way Elementary School in Dade County Florida is considered to be the first public school to be bilingual-bicultural in the United States. The name of the program was called Bilingual-bicultural Education. It was also later encoded in the federal bilingual education of law. -
Pennsylvania v. Schempp and Murray v. Curlett
For both cases, the argument was to put an end to the requirement of students having to read from the bible every morning without needing written permission from parents. After the case was won, it allowed students of all religions to feel welcomed; not shunned for a portion of the morning everyday. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This allowed students of low-income households the opportunity to actually grow in school with better government funding. This allowed for programs such as advanced placement (AP), school safety, career and technical education, etc. -
The Imigration Act of 1965
The Imigration Act of 1965 abolished the National Origins Formula and results in unpredictable numbers of Asians and Latin Americans immigrating to the United States; therefor, making the classrooms in America much more diverse. The U.S. was in the middle of the Cold War at the time and President Kennedy saw this as an opportunity to use immigration policy as a psychological tool against communism. This act represents a significant watershed moment in Asian American history. -
Bilingual Education Act of 1968
The Bilingual Education Act of 1968 was legislated by Congress in order to mandate schools to provide bilingual education programs. It was the first time that congress had enforced funding to this type of education. It was also known as Title VII. -
Indian Education Act
The Indian Education Act of 1972 was the landmark legislation establishing a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique needs to American Indian and Alaska Native Students. This act recognizes that these individuals have unique, educational and culturally related academic needs and distinct language and cultural needs. It also provides services that are not provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act guarantees the civil rights for people with disabilities for federally funded institutions and requires accommodations in schools. This includes participation in programs and activities as well as access to buildings. This act replaces the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. -
Judge Orders Busing of African Americans
District Judge W. Aurthur Garriety Jr. issued a 152-page order desegregating public schools in Boston. This allowed black and white people to attend school together. Many parents protested but it allowed the children to receive equal education rights. -
The Refugee Act of 1980
The Refugee Act also created the Federal Refugee Resettlement Program to provide for the effective resettlement of refugees. It also assisted them to achieve fast stability after arriving in the United States. It resulted in the resettlement for more than three million refugees, including the children with disabilities who's special needs and issues were met in classrooms. -
First Online Degrees Offered
The University of Phoenix offers the first ever online campus where people can earn their bachelor's and master's degree all online. Students are able to receive their degree in the education of their interest and professional goals.
