History of Multicultural Education

  • Samuel A. Kirk, 92, Pioneer Of Special Education Field

    Samuel A. Kirk, 92, Pioneer Of Special Education Field
    This was a historical event that helped implement an organization for helping students with special needs.
  • Project Head Start

    Project Head Start
    Project Head Start was an important event in multicultural education,because it allowed children from low income families to receive an education.
  • Immigration Act of 1965

    Immigration Act of 1965
    This was a historical event for multicultural education. The 1965 act meant that the schools in the US would have diverse students.
  • Bilingual Education Act

    Bilingual Education Act
    This act was important because the US schools were more diverse. There were many students that were having issues learning, because their first language was not English.
  • Board of Education v. Pico

    Board of Education v. Pico
    An important event that dealt with freedom of speech. This did not allow school boards to dictate the material available in the libraries.
  • Columbia University begins admitting women

    Columbia University begins admitting women
    This marked an important advancement in multicultural education. Before 1983, Columbia University did not allow women.
  • New Jersey v. T.L.O

    New Jersey v. T.L.O
    An important ruling that made it constitutional to search students if probable cause is determined. An important ruling to keep students safe in while attending school.
  • University of Phoenix Online Campus

    University of Phoenix Online Campus
    This was important event for multicultural education, because it recognized the diverse situations of people who wanted to obtain a higher education.
  • Proposition 187

    Proposition 187
    Proposition 187 was a ballot that would deny education and other services to undocumented students. This was voided, allowing all children to obtain an education, regardless of their place of birth.
  • Students nationwide walk out

    Students nationwide walk out
    In March of 2018, there was a nationwide walkout in an effort to bring more attention to gun control.