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Martin Luther King Jr assassination
The Martin Luther King Jr assassination, took place in Memphis, Tennessee. The assassination was overlooked by government authorities, which had caused an uproar in the African American community. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted children of all races to attend school together so that colored children would attend school together.
The Martin Luther King Assassination. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.maryferrell.org/pages/Martin_Luther_King_Assassination.html -
Diana vs. California State board
This court case allowed for children to be tested in their native language to measure their intelligence. This case was was intended to stop the ill misconception that people who don't speak english aren't smart. The reality of bad test scores is due to a language barrier.
https://www.google.com/search?q=board+of+education&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS724US724&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjanN7DguzfAhVKxFQKHYgkAqsQ_AUIESgE&biw=932&bih=748#imgrc=1WAbuVGRezrlcM: -
Federal Judge Arthur Garrity orders busing
Even though African Americans were allowed to go to white schools they weren't easily accessible. This law allowed for a chance to earn a better education in a better environment since funding comes from the neighboring homes income. Busing allowed easier accessibility and a better chance for a better life.
Gellerman, B. (2014, December 19). How The Boston Busing Decision Still Affects City Schools 40 Years Later. https://www.wbur.org/news/2014/06/20/boston-busing-ruling-anniversary -
The Tribally Controlled Community College Act
This act allowed for Indian community colleges to earn more money, due to how poorly the community is doing. This act was in hopes of providing this community a better chance to earn a better education and in-turn better employment. -
Proposition 187
Proposition 187 was created to retaliate at the primarily hispanic immigrants entering the United States illegally. Denying benefits to the hispanic community, while children would be allowed to attend school, immigrants were unable to call the police or receive health care. CA's Anti-Immigrant Proposition 187 is Voided, Ending State's Five-Year Battle with ACLU, Rights Groups. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aclu.org/news/cas-anti-immigrant-proposition -
The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA)
The IASA created higher standards and had method to try to keep certain schools accountable for the lack of test scores. This School act should have tried to encompass the different struggles that children may have faced while attending. This act also made schools violence and drug free.
The Improving America'sSchools Act of 1994. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/offices/OESE/archives/legislation/ESEA/brochure/iasa-bro.html -
Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education
This supreme court ruling found that children should be able to attend any school they desired regardless of race. This law was able to bypass the integration laws that had been previously set in Seattle.
"Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education." Oyez, 13 Jan. 2019, www.oyez.org/cases/2006/05-915. -
Fisher v. University of Texas
The attempt to rid of affirmative action is firmly denied by the supreme court but this is only due to the students weak case. Since the student hadn't met UT schools admission requirements in the first place.
Supreme Court Keeps Affirmative Action, Sidesteps Issue. (2013, June 25). Retrieved from https://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/supreme-court-keeps-affirmative-action-sidesteps-issue/ -
President Donald Trump rescinds the Obama administration's controversial transgender bathroom directive.
This presidential act goes beyond everyday average life, but also enters our children's schools. Children that are transgender are put in more danger if they may not fit the stereotypical gender roles and are forced to enter their undesired restroom.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/trump-administration-rolls-back-protections-for-transgender-students/2017/02/22/550a83b4-f913-11e6-bf01-d47f8cf9b643_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.629f5c71e2d8 -
March for Our Lives
The rise in school shootings have triggered the youth to try to protest together and help change the gun laws that are currently enacted today. Students have been leaving classrooms to demonstrate their frustration with our government.
