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Case of Engel vs Vitale, New York Regents prayer
This case justified that schools can not enforce prayer to be recited at the beginning of the school day. Forcing students to recite the prayer is violation of their 1st Amendment rights. This event allowed students to express their religions without being dictated to recite a prayer that may contradict their beliefs. -
The Bilingual Education Act
This act recognized the struggle of non fluent English speakers in the education system. This became a law requiring schools to provide assistance to non English speakers. This law helped immigrants to further their education and broaden their work options outside of manual labor. -
Indian Education Act
This act recognized that native american have distinct educational, cultural and language needs. Federal funds are provided for American Indian and Alaskan Natives, providing the pursuit of education to be available without financial worries. -
The Tribally Controlled Community College Act
This act ensures the participation of Native Americans in their education. This act is committed to provide funds for Native Americans and aid to help students excel. -
Columbia College begins admitting women
Colombia College becomes the last Ivy School to go coeducational. Allowing women to enroll in classes empowered the women's rights movement. This showed the progress of equality of women in society. -
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990
This act allowed immigrants to legally enter the country. It also assigned visas through a lottery system. This act brought more diversity to schools in the country by granting immigrants visas. -
Columbine High School Shooting
Students at the Colorado high school leave 19 dead and 23 wounded. This act of terrorism sparked more shootings for years to come brought the issue of gun control and school safety. -
The No Child is Left Behind Act is approved by Congress
This act required schools to test students on basic skills which determined how much federal funding was received. The act encouraged competition between schools to get the highest test scores in order to get more funding. However, impoverished schools struggled to advance if low test scores indicated even less funding. -
Nearly 4000 Philadelphia Teachers lose their jobs
This impacts the learning of students of the school district. This also portrayed teaching as an unstable career choice and might discourage future teachers from pursuing the career. -
March for Our Lives in Washington DC
Students gather to march in Washington DC to advocate for safety from gun violence in schools. Students begin to realize their voice can be heard and take action to make change for the future
