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Samuel A Kirk
Kirk coins the term learning disability. Upon coining the term, it leads to the formation of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. -
Civil Rights Act
The act becomes law and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, or religion. -
Title IX
Title IX becomes a law and it is associated with women's participation in sports. The law also prohibits discrimination based on sex in all aspects of education. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
This act becomes federal law in 1975. The law requires appropriate public education for handicapped students in the least restrictive setting possible. -
Board of Education vs. Pico
The Supreme Court rules that cannot be removed from school libraries because their content is deemed offensive. -
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
These standards are formed to develop uniform teaching standards across the United States. The National Board Certification for teachers is based on these standards to recognize accomplished teaching. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA becomes law and it prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities in all areas. This applies to schools because it requires them to offer support to students with disabilities. -
California Prop 187
This proposition denies benefits to undocumented immigrants, including public education. This was eventually challenged by the ACLU and was overturned. -
James Banks Multicultural Education
Banks creates transformative knowledge and action plans that make contributions to growing body of scholarly materials regarding multicultural education in the United States. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act mandates high stakes student testing across the United States. The NCLB Act holds schools accountable for student achievement levels and penalizes schools for not meeting the goals of the act.