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During this early time in history, the government recognized language rights for the Cherokee Indian tribes. The Cherokee tribes established numerous schools providing their native language.
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During this time, New Mexico was the earliest known in record to recognize and authorize Spanish and English bilingual education in schools.
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During the late 1880's a seemingly decline in bilingual education is not very well accepted. A legislation is passed and in a couple of states wanting English only schools, turning their backs on other languages..
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During the 20th century majority of states mandated laws that American (English) language is to be taught in schools not allowing any other foreign language to be taught.
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In the late 50's this act came about allowing modern foreign languages to be taught in schools as well as providing second language classes teaching English to foreign learners.
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In the mid 60's this act, introduced by President Johnson, provided funding for educational programs including bilingual education. This was a major step towards changing education for foreign learners in a positive way.
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This act changed education for bilingual students! In the late 60's this act mandated that schools provide bilingual education programs. This started to change education for all learners to receive equal education no matter the language differences or barriers.
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During this time in history the Memorandum from the Office for Civil Rights mandated that schools with 5% or more non-English speaking students must be given special language education for English learners.
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During the 80's and somewhat in the 90's schools continued to welcome bilingual education into the school systems. Although in the 90's many movements were coming about to conitiue to teach only in English, especially in California. The Bilingual Education Act and congress continued to find new challenges, changing priorities, and new teaching techniques to help aid English learners in America.
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President Bush signed the NCLB act into law on this date to improve educational equity for all students including lower income families and bilingual students. This was a major step towards solving many issues in equality in education.
