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1963
After the Cuban Revolution, a large increase of Cuban immigrants began arriving in Miami. Coral Way Elementary School paved the way for their new nonnative students by becoming the United States first bilingual and bicultural public school. -
1965
The Immigration Act of 1965 is signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. This act led to the National Origins Formula becoming abolished, resulting in large numbers of Asian and Latin Americans moving to the US. Classrooms are expanded exponentially from the newly arrived immigrants, leading in school environments to become increasingly diverse. -
1974
As a result of the Case of Lau v. Nichols, school districts are required to provide equal opportunities for all students regardless of their proficiency in English. -
1975
The National Association of Bilingual Education is founded. -
1980
President Jimmy Carter signs the Refugee Act of 1980 into law, reforming the older immigration law by admitting refugees on the basis of humanitarian objectives. This led to many children being able to address their own cultural issues by sharing them in the classroom. -
1987
The Edwards v. Aguillard case mandates that Louisiana teachers must instruct on creationism aside with evolution. -
1994
President Bill Clinton signs the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA), which reauthorizes the ESEA of 1965 and creates reforms for Title I. Funding for bilingual and immigrant education is increased, as well as provisions for public charter schools, prevention measures for drop-outs and an increase in educational technology. -
1996
Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action by James Banks is published. The interest and investment in multiculturalism in education is enhanced. -
2003
The Higher Education Act is revamped once more by increasing the ability for low and middle income students to access higher education. Additional funds were also created for graduate studies and educators are also held more accountable for student results. -
2015
The Every Student Succeeds Act is signed into law by President Barack Obama. The No Child Left Behind Act is replaced with this updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Individual states now have more authority over judging their school quality.
