Bilingual Education History

By Cvanbru

  • The Nationality Act

    Required immigrants to speak English in order to become naturalized
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    World War I

    While bilingualism was helpful in war efforts, suspicions arose concerning those who could speak both German and English.
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    World War II

    Further concern of possible spies in those who were bilingual.

  • Civil Rights Act

    Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
    national origin in the operation of all federally assisted programs

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

    Provided federal aid for public schools. Included bilingual education.
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    Bilingual Education Act

    First bilingual-bicultural education program at the federal level. Encourage bilingualism as a way to better learn English.

  • Proposition 227 (California)

    English for the Children Initiative. Eliminated bilingual education.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    Emphasis put on knowing and using English. Does not encourage bilingual education.