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Coral Way Elementary
This was the first bilingual and bicultural school to open in the U.S.After the Cuban revolution many people immigrated to the U.S. specifically Miami and a lot of them were Spanish speaking. This school taught the curriculum in English and Spanish to give the immigrant children the same learning opportunity as the English speaking students. This also taught the English speaking students Spanish which helped them be bilingual. -
School District of Abington Township, Pennsylvania v. Schempp
This case argued that states and school boards were not allowed to require bible readings or prayer recitals in schools. I believe this impacted multicultural education because it prevented schools from forcing religion on students. In a school full of diverse students some may not feel comfortable reciting a specific prayer or reading from the bible which can lead to inequality in the classroom if they choose not to participate. -
The Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
This Association was formed to provide the proper services in schools for children with learning disabilities. This helped parents with learning disabled children know that their children were getting a quality education regardless of their disability. Children with learning disabilities were better understood and curriculum could be changed to accommodate their needs and disabilities. -
Project Headstart
This program was part of President Johnsons War on Poverty Act. This program is designed to provide early childhood education, nutrition, and health to low-income families. This program gives young mothers and immigrant families the opportunity to give their children a proper education. Some parents can not afford private schools or daycare for their young children and this gives an equal chance. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act was designed to help bridge the educational gap amongst struggling students. This program tailors the curriculum for students struggling in certain areas to help create equality in our education system. This act has many titles that help provide high-quality education to struggling children, homeless children, immigrant children and many more. This act seems to cover the main issues in education and provide proper funding to solve those issues, -
The Bilingual Education Act
This act mandated schools to offer bilingual programs. This act like many other acts ensured an equal learning opportunity for students whose native language was not English. This act has benefited many immigrant students (mostly Spanish speaking) by encouraging them to learn in their native language and English. -
Magnet Schools
Magnet schools were created to help integrate students of all races. These schools offered specialized classes such as performing arts, technology, and gifted/talented programs. Magnet schools have given equal education opportunities to students who may not be able to afford a private school that focuses on their special talents. It has also created diversity amongst schools which helps students better understand students from different cultures -
Diana vs. California State Board
This case stated that students should be tested in their primary language. Mexican-Americans believed that they were being labeled Educably mentally retarded because of their low IQ points and taking a test that was administered in English. This gave minors a huge advantage and prevented mislabelling students which lead to poor education. -
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act
This act prohibits discrimination against students and requires educators to help students overcome learning difficulties. This act protects students who are not proficient in English. This is something I have benefited from first hand when I moved to the states. I was put in a separate English class to help me better understand the language. This has also benefited may other immigrant children and provides them with quality education similar to their native classmates. -
Proposition 187
This proposition denied health care, public education, and other benefits to undocumented Californians. This proposition was overturned in 1994. It has helped shape multicultural education by providing free education to anyone living in the United States. There is no reason people who come here for a better life should be denied that basic human right.
