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In his book, Vygotsky's discusses ideas regarding learning and its social nature. These ideas provide the founding principals for modern theories regarding social constructivism.
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Makes discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin unlawful.
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Part of the "War on Poverty," this is a preschool education program for children from low-income families and continues to this day.
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The results of this legal case are the implementation of new laws requiring that children that are referred for possible special education placement must be tested in their primary language.
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This legislation disallows discrimination and requires schools to overcome barriers that prevent equal protection. It has been important specifically in protecting the rights of students with limited English proficiency.
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The Refugee Act of 1980, reforms immigration law to admit refugees for humanitarian reasons and results in the resettlement of more than three-million refugees in the United States. These include children who bring special needs and issues to their classrooms.
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This legislation increased annual immigration to 700,000. The results of this act was the adding of increased diversity to the United States and its schools. Specifics of this legislation are: family-sponsored visas, employment-based visas for priority workers, skilled workers, and "advanced professionals"; and 55,000 diversity visas.
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This book provides key contributions to the growing body of scholarship regarding multiculturalism in education.
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Barack Obam defeats Jonn McCain and becomes the 44th American President, as well as the countries first African American President.
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This directive allowed transgender students in public schools to use restrooms that correspond to their gender identity. President Trump's reversal of this directive has angered many equal rights groups.
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