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Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to attend an all white school. Ruby was in a class of one due to parents not agreeing with the school allowing her to attend. On Ruby's first day of school she was escorted by her mother and United States marshals because the mobs were out of control. This event sent to course on African Americans being integrated into all white schools. -
Coral Way Bilingual Elementary School
During the Cuban Revolution thousands of refugees fled to Florida to start a new life. Coral Way Elementary school wanted to accommodate the children who spoke Spanish so they started a bilingual program. The school then when from Coral Way Elementary School to Coral Way Bilingual Elementary school because it carried a bilingual-cultural education program. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was based on no more segregation. No one could turn away a person based on their skin color, religion, gender, race, and national origin. This effected education by not allowing schools to continue discrimination due to skin color. -
Immigration Act of 1965
The Immigration Act of 1965, also know as the Hart-Cellar Act, was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson. The act allowed different immigrants to come into the United States and work. When it came time for the children to come to school the classrooms became more versatile. -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act
The Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974 is a federal law. The act puts a stop on discrimination against facility, staff, and students, including racial segregation. The act requires the school to take action on how to improve discrimination and how to improve it. -
Emergency Immigrant Education Program
The Emergency Immigrant Education Act was established due to high immigrant population coming into the United States. This Act gave more money to schools who received immigrant students. This allowed the school to become prepared and satisfy needs. -
1990 Immigration and Nationality Act
This Act was a reform to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. The Act brought several kinds of Visa on which immigrants can enter United States on. Multicultural education continued through the amount of immigrants that were able to enter the country. -
James Banks writes, "Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action"
James Banks is known for his work in multicultural education. He wrote a book called, "Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action". Mr. Banks is has done a tremendous amount of work in the area of multicultural education. -
September 11, 2001
One of the most tragic events to happen in United States history, 9/11. This event brought up a topic of discussion when it came to multiculturalism. Multiculturalism was attacked after the event of 9/11 occurred due to people/media saying that the "anti-American" population was largely present. -
Barack Obama wins 2008 President Election
Barack Obama was the first African American to assume the position of President in the United States of America. He becoming president changed the way multicultural education was taught and it started a dialogue for more equality.
