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Ruby Bridges
In New Orleans, Ruby Bridges a first grader, is the first African American to attend William Frantz Elementary School. This event impacted multicultural education because it was the first major step towards diversity within classrooms. -
Coral Way Elementary
Coral Way Elementary is the first public school to establish a bilingual and bicultural program in the U.S. This event impacted multicultural education because it was the first school that promoted bilingual and bicultural learning. -
Project Head Start
As part of “War on Poverty” which aims at helping children education for low income families, the Project Head Start was establish. This event has impacted multicultural education because it allows children from all social economical backgrounds to receive early education as this program continues till this day. -
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act, mandates schools to find solutions to eliminate obstacles and promote equal protection with the overall intent to prohibit discrimination. This event has impacted multicultural education because it eliminated discrimination especially for those who are not English proficient. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act that provides free tailored public education for all children with disabilities is signed into law. This event was significant because it promoted inclusion of all children within the public education system. -
Plyler v. Doe
The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment was violated by the Texas law that aimed at denying undocumented children access to public education, this was determined by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Plyler v. Doe. This event had an impact on multicultural education because it allowed for the integration of unique cultures. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act dictates the progress schools must adhere to yearly with penalties if not meet, raises the standard of testing, and makes schools individually responsible for students’ successes. This law replaces the Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and reestablishes the ESEA of 1965. This event has impacted multicultural education because it assures all children are successfully progressing in their education. -
Parents involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No 1
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Parents involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No 1 and Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education mandates that high school placement cannot be determine by race. This event has impacted multicultural education because it has assured diverse cultures within schools. -
Groundbreaking Demographics
As the school year begins never before seen demographics indicate non-Hispanic Caucasians enrolled in K-12 public schools are outnumbered by minorities. This event has impacted multicultural education because it is proof of how far the U.S. education system has come in inclusion of diversity. -
Gender Identity within Schools
School districts are instructed by the federal government "to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity." This has impacted multicultural education because it acknowledged the effort to support transgender students in schools.
