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In Puerto Rico' schools all subjects are taught in English
The Department of Public Educaction is formed. -
The Official Language Act
Puerto Rico was granted with both language English and Spanish -
English was re-established as the medium of instruction in all grades.
This was implemented by President Theodore Roosevelt’s -
Puerto Rico schools increased the English language
Many teacher were sent to United States to study in Harvard and Cornwell university. -
Spanish is the official language in P.R.
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American Teachers are employed on the island in an effort to improve the quality of English instruction.
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Commissioner Jose Padín reinstated Spanish as the official language in schools.
In this year English was only taught as a special class. -
Commissioner of Instruction José M. Gallardo launched a new method of teaching
During this year the popultaion of school reached 600, 000 students. -
Teachers are required to teach their students in English.
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Under the incumbency of Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rico took more control over the development of public education system
English is taught as a second language -
Dr. Mariano Villaronga announced English was to be taught in all schools and at all levels.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Titular 7 education law.
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Educación Bilingüe
The Department of Education applied funds for students who return from the United States. This is known as “Educacion Bilingue”. -
English projects (1972-1976)
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Lau vs Nichols
Examines the 1974 Supreme Court case in which a group of Chinese American parents sued the San Francisco School Board on behalf of their children for not providing a special learning environment for Chinese-speaking students. -
Bilingual Projects
Bilingual project is authorized for students that move from United States to P.R. -
Bilingual Education
Bilingual Education is stabilized -
English Programs at universities
English Programs are assigned to universities such as Sagrado Corazon, Metropolitan University and Turabo. -
Department of Education
Law 68 Education Reform was approved, this law changed name of the Deaprtment of Instruction Public to Department of Education. It also gave more autonomy to schools. -
Spanish Only Legislation
Popular Party approved the "Spanish Only"legislation. -
English immersion program
The English Immersion program arrived in public schools under the “Project to Create a Bilingual Citizen.” -
No Child Left Behind Act
NCLB supports standards-based education reform based on the premise that setting high standards and establishing measurable goals can improve individual outcomes in education. -
Bilingual Programs in now days
Only 12 schools offer the bilingual program in Puerto Rico
