History of Multicultural Education

By trisharamsey
  • The first "free school" in Virginia opens.

    The first "free school" in Virginia opens.

    This is important because it means that others will be offered an education besides the wealthy, This supports multicultural education because of different financial classes being integrated.
  • The Young Ladies Academy opens in Philadelphia.

    The Young Ladies Academy opens in Philadelphia.

    This academy opening has pretty important reasons that can be guessed from the name. It was the first academy for girls in the 13 colonies. This support multicultural education because it shows females in the classroom, learning is for both sexes.
  • The New England Asylum for the Blind, now the Perkins School for the Blind, opens in Massachusetts

    The New England Asylum for the Blind, now the Perkins School for the Blind, opens in Massachusetts

    This was the first school for children with vision disabilities, which is such an amazing institution to have. Children with a disability are giving the opportunity to learn! In modern society we know that disabilities should not prevent a child from receiving an equal education.
  • The African Institute opens in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.

    The African Institute opens in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.

    This is one of the first institutions for African Americans to pursue higher learning. This was during a time of awful acts of racism and segregation and where an African American would not have the same opportunities as a white individual. It is important that individuals from all races have an opportunity for higher education which we can see in modern society.
  • The Boston Public Library opens to the public.

    The Boston Public Library opens to the public.

    The opening of a free library is wonderful and a great event for multicultural education. It is a place anyone can go and enjoy books of all kinds regardless of status
  • he Boston Public Library opens to the public.

    he Boston Public Library opens to the public.

    This is comparable to the amazing event of the school for the blind. This is another opportunity for individuals with a disability to be able to receive education.
  • All states have laws providing funds for transporting children to school.

    All states have laws providing funds for transporting children to school.

    This correlates with school being accessible to those with less resources. Transportation for school allows the family without a vehicle or who live to far to walk a way to get to school.
  • First grader Ruby Bridges is the first African American to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans

    First grader Ruby Bridges is the first African American to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans

    This is the very beginning of desegregation in schools in the south. Ruby ended up being the only one in her class because parents removed their Caucasian children. It is hard to believe this was only in 1960 that this was happening.
  • The Civil Rights Act becomes law.

    The Civil Rights Act becomes law.

    The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination again race, sex, religion, national origin, or color. This is a step in the right direction, there is finally a foundation.
  • The Equal Educational Opportunities Act is passed

    The Equal Educational Opportunities Act is passed

    This is an act to prevent discrimination in schools. It is requires educators to tackle obstacles so all students get equal education. This included students that do not speak English.