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First change in PR's language policy (1898-1900)
Introduces teaching all subjects in English in public schools. Establishes that teachers in Puerto Rico must learn English. -
The Department of Public Instruction is created (1900-1902)
Maintains Spanish Instruction and adds English language learning. -
Teachers training in the US (1902-1904)
Increases the use of English in schools with the idea of turning it the official language of schools in PR. -
English Instruction (1905-1913)
English is used as the medium of instruction at all levels of the school system -
Spanish for some 1st grade classes
The use of Spanish is introduced in first grade for the classes of reading, hygiene and health. -
Language bill proposed
Intends to make the teaching of Spanish compulsory and the use of Spanish in the judicial system. -
Spanish learning (1916-1934)
Spanish as the vehicle of education from first to fourth grades, English in half the classes from fifth grade to high school. -
WW I and post war period (1917-1936)
Controversy between languages and politics represented by Miller (Pro-English) and Jose de Diego (Pro-Spanish). Puerto Ricans obtain American citizenship. -
Juan B. Huyke Period (1921-1930)
New Commissioner of Education. More emphasis on the use of English The publication of school materials in Spanish are prohibited. -
Dr. Jose Padin Period
Difficult times in the social, economic and educational arenas.
Padin was the first to consider English as a foreign language and fight to impose Spanish as the medium of instruction. English was studied as a second language. -
Jose M. Gallardo Period
As Commissioner of Education, he tried to implement a bilingual program but there were many protests against it. -
Spanish Language prevalence
Spanish education up to sixth grade, English as a subject. -
Dr. Mariano Villaronga Period
He puts an end to the bilingualism debate by decreeing the teaching of Spanish in all grades. -
Funds for Bilingual Education
The Department of Education and some universities request funds for bilingual needs of students returning from the United States. -
PPD Rafael Hernandez Colon Period
Implanted a bilingual project bilingual in Padre Rufo and Juan XXIII schools. Bilingual Certification Act is signed. -
Bilingual project
United States Congress authorizes bilingual projects focused on those students who return to PR from the US. -
PNP Carlos Romero Barceló Period (1980-1984)
Bilingual education is not considered a "Program" -
PPD Rafael Hernández Colón Period (1988-1992)
Three universities are assigned English as a Second Language projects. -
José Arsenio Torres (Secretary of Education)
Bilingual education projects are again autonomous. A Director is appointed to lead bilingual education programs. -
Bilingual Education Program
English immersion program make their way into Puerto Rican schools under the project to create a bilingual citizen. -
Bilingual Education in 21st Century Schools
Some public's schools in Puerto Rico offer a bilingual curriculum. Schools are being remodeled and teachers trained in bilingual education.
