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Coral Way Elementary introduces Bilingual Education
Despite the desegregation of schools, education has been geared mostly towards rich white students. Even though public education was offered, there were no resources for those who didn't speak English well. Coral Way opened the doors for many Cuban-American children who found themselves in Miami after the Cuban revolution by introducing Bilingual education. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
ESEA is signed into law by President Johnson and provides new scholarships and grants to low-income students. This opportunity allows students who would have dropped our to pursue a part time job or apprenticeship to be able to forward their education and open them up to new opportunities. Not only that but giving the opportunity to lower income students to further their education brings a new perspective to higher education. -
Diana Vs. California State Board
Minority students who were struggling in their classes were given English tests and then testing into special education classes. This was contested in court and it was found that it was unfair to deem a child mentally challenged because they couldn't understand the language the test was given in. Children were then given the EMR test in their native language and many of them tested back into regular education classes after being falsely labeled "Mentally Challenged" -
Indian Education Act
The Indian Education Act of 1972 not only recognized the needs of American Indian and Alaskan students but also acknowledged their culture and history. It established The Office of Indian Education and provided specialized grants to help further the education of Alaskan and Indian Children -
Emergency Immigrant Education Act
The EIEA provided funding to schools to help support the growing number of immigrants children attending school. This way the children could not only be assimilated into American culture but also share their own. -
Improving America's Schools Act (ISIA)
President Clinton signed the ISIA to provide more funding to lower income students and increased funding to help the bilingual education system. Funding was also allotted to integrate more technology into the schools and keep them safe and drug free. -
Higher Education Act Amended and Reauthorized
The 2002 amendment to the Higher Education Act made college more accessible for lower income students. More funding and scholarships were made available based in merit and income to make sure that no one was held back just based on social status. -
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
90 billion dollars were put back into the education system in order to repair and rehabilitate the public schools and districts. More staff could be hired and more technology was included and integrated with into schools to help modernize education. -
Transgender Student allowed to Play on Womens Sports team
At Minnesota State High School a transgender woman was allowed to join the team and after a school board voted yes, Minnesota became the 33rd state to create a standard policy to address transgender students, giving them more recognition and opportunity. -
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Replaced the very controversial No Child Left Behind Act which meant states now had more authority over their own education. This was very effective because states could address education on a case by case basis. For example Arizona, which has a much higher immigrant population than say, Ohio, can put more funding into bilingual education and increase studies on American Indians.
