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History of Multicultural Education
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First Bilingual and Multicultural School in the US
Coral Way Elementary School, located in Florida was the first bilingual and bicultural public school in the United States. The purpose of this movement was to serve the thousands of immigrant children and families fleeing Cuba. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Acts Right became a national standard that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Project Head Start
Project Head Start was a part of the "War on Poverty." The purpose of this eight week program was to assist children overcome setbacks from poverty; this would help close the academic achievement gap. -
The Open Classroom by Herber Kohl
The Open Classroom by Herber Kohl was a book that brought an idea of alternative thinking that was student centered, and non-traditional. -
Indian Education Act
The Indian Edication Act of 1972 "recognizes that American Indians have unique, educational and culturally related academic needs and distinct language and cultural needs." -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act
The Equal Opportunities Act prohibited schools from denying education based on race, color, sex, or national origin. -
Education for All Handicapped
This required schools to provide free, and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. -
Refugee Education Act
The Refugee Education Act was signed by Jimmy Carter; it aims to provide the refugees with the opportunity to suceed in the United States. -
Santa Fe School District vs. Doe
The Supreme Court rules that student led prayer prior to football games violates the first amendment. -
Intellectual Disability
A shift from the word "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability."
