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It is estimated that over 18 languages were spokend by the colonials of Manhattan Island.
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Even the Founding Father's understood/accepted the impact and importance of the US diverse citizens
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native American children are required to attend English-only schools off their reservation They are punshished if caught speaking their native language.... apparently diversity only applies to white settlers.
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Wisconsin and Illinois vote to institute English-only education in their schools.
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More than 4% of US elementary students recieve partial to exclusive German bilingual instruction
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US court rules that segration is illegal in California schools.
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Chinese students sued San Fransisco schools claiming that the only offering English only classes with no supportive learning was a violation of their civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Supreme ccurt rules that schools must recognize and protect cultural diversity and inclusion in thier bilingual education programs.
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Federal Government mandates that all children- no matter their language or ability shall be held to and tested to the same cookie-cutter standards through state mandated testing.
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“No state shall deny equal educational opportunities to an individual on account of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin by the failure of an educational agency to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by its students in its instructional programs.” (Diaz-Rico (2012). pg 123. All Children have the right to an education!!!
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