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First Bilingual School in the US
The United States first- ever public bilingual school was created in 1963 to address the needs of a sudden influx of Cuban immigrants. This mass immigration was spurred by individuals trying to flee their home country- Cuba- as a result of the bloody Cuban revolution. This is the start of a more inclusive school environment for immigrant children. -
Project Head Start
In 1965, Head Start programs are founded. Head Start continues to provide early educational opportunities and other comprehensive services to children from low- income families. It aims to bridge the educational gap that can be felt by children from poor families. -
Diana vs. California State Board
The Diana vs. California State Board ruling made it so children suspected of needing special education placement must be tested in the language they are most comfortable (primary). This ensures that a language barrier is not mistaken for a disability, and that children are placed in an environment that is best representative of his or her abilities. -
Equal Education Opportunities Act
The passage of the Equal Education Opportunities Act encourages the inclusion of all children regardless of english- language competence. The act pressured schools to eliminate all forms of segregation and move towards embracing all students. -
Board of Education vs. Pico
In this interesting Supreme Court ruling, educators and other school personnel are banned from censoring- and removing- books in school libraries based on the content being deemed as "offensive." I think this helps ensure that students are exposed to a diverse range of opinions and beliefs so that they may draw their own conclusions. If it is all censored, their beliefs may be limited by the lens of their educators. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
In 1990, the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act compels schools to find ways to include all students- regardless of ability, race, color etc. The ADA protects the right to a quality education for all students. -
Higher Education Act is Re-ammended
The Higher Education Act provides further financial support to middle and low- income students so that they may pursue higher education opportunities. This helps students have a more equal chance to achieve higher education regardless of socio- economic standing. -
Parents involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No 1
Parents involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No 1 barred schools from using race as a determinant for school placement. This occurred in 2007, which seems far too recent. This allows schools to be more authentically diversified, and eliminates schools from removing or placing students based on their race. -
Minority Students now majority
The fall of 2014 marked an interesting achievement in multicultural education- minority students outnumber white students for the first time. This seems to signal that all the inclusive law passages have made a difference, and that minority students are, in fact, getting a fair chance at an education -
Transgender Bathroom Rights
In 2016, the federal government instructs schools to allow students to use the restroom with which they identify as their gender. This is not yet a law, but moves toward the inclusion of transgender students. It also seems to be the first action taken related to transgender interests.
