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Teaching English
Dr. John Eaton and his helper Dr. Victor Clark establish that the teachers of Puerto Rico should learn English and those who were prepared will have preference to be hired. -
Creation of the Department of Public Institution
Between 1900-1902 the education policy was that the educational policy was retaining the Spanish and acquire English. The Spanish in the elementary grades and English as a special subject. -
Increasing the use of English
Between 1902-1904 the use of English increas in schools with the idea of convert it the official language of Puerto Rico schools. -
What happen to the Spanish?
Between the 1905-1913 Spanish is subprime. English was the only sole medium of instruction in all grades in the school system. -
Spanish againg?
The use of Spanish is introduced again in first grade for some courses, such as health and reading. -
A new project
A new project to make compulsory the use of Spanish. -
New establishment
Between 1916-1934 was established that Spanish was the language of instruction in the primary grades and English from 5th to 8th grade. -
World War I
The World War 1 start and granted citizenship to Puerto Rico -
Juan B. Huyke
Between 1921-1930 Juan B. Huyke arrive. At this moment English is emphasized and is required to be speak at all times, even outside the classroom. -
Difficult times
it was a difficult time in Puerto Rico in the economic, social and educational aspect this was because of the recession. English was not abandoned but it was emphasized as a second language. -
José M. Gallardo
The president of the United States complained that Puerto Rico had not learned English after all these years so Gallardo try to implement a Bilingual program but he was not allow. -
Spanish return
Spanish returned to prevail through sixth grade and the English as a subject continued. -
Dr. Mariano Villaronga
Ended the debate on bilingualism and make the decision to teaching English in all grades. -
Soliciting funds
Both the Department of Education and the Uviversities requested funds to meet the needs of students returning from the United States. -
Bilingual Project
From 1972-1976 under the Popular goverment Bilingual schools are created. This were Padre Rufo y Papa Juan XXIII. -
"Lau versus Nichols"
The Bilingual education expand in the United States. -
Approach to learning
To learning Spanish for the better performance of the students who returned to the Department of Education in Puerto Rico. -
The Program
The Bilingual education Program pass to the English deparment. -
Autonomos
The Bilingual education is autonomos. -
Now
Gov. Luis Fortuño implements the Bilingual program to various schools around Puerto Rico.
