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Brown v. Board of Education
In this landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, the court declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This decision was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and had a profound impact on multicultural education. It emphasized the importance of desegregation and paved the way for more inclusive and diverse educational environments. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/brown-v-board-of-education -
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Bilingual Education Act
The Bilingual Education Act, also known as Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, was the first federal legislation in the United States to provide funding for bilingual and multicultural education programs. This act recognized the importance of preserving students' native languages while also promoting English language proficiency. It was a significant step towards supporting linguistic diversity and multiculturalism in schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABAfLsa2wwk -
Lau v. Nichols
In the Lau v. Nichols case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools must provide English language instruction to students who do not speak English proficiently. This decision highlighted the need for educational equity and access for English Language Learners (ELLs) and reinforced the importance of culturally responsive teaching practices in multicultural education. https://www.colorincolorado.org/video/lau-vs-nichols-landmark-case-ell-education -
Plyler v. Doe
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that undocumented immigrant children have the same right to public education as U.S. citizens and legal residents. This decision emphasized the importance of educational equity and access for all students, regardless of their immigration status. It highlighted the need for schools to provide inclusive and supportive environments. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, enacted in 2002, primarily aimed to improve student performance through rigorous standardized testing and accountability measures.The NCLB drastically altered the federal government's approach to bilingual education. The NCLB, emphasized English-language instruction. The goal was assimilation into regular classrooms as quickly as possible. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04