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Freedom of Religion
U.S. Supreme Court rules that the state of New York should not have an official state prayer to require to be recited daily in the beginning of all school days as it violates the First Amendment. Ruling this highly lessens conformity of religions and allows freedom of expression and belief. -
First Bilingual & Bicultural Public School is Established
The first bilingual and bicultural public school in the United States; Coral Way Elementary School, is established. This is due to the high number of Cuban immigrant children moving to Miami after the Cuban Revolution. Diversity among students heightens from this. -
The Civil Rights Act is Born
The Civil Rights Act, in which prohibits any sort of discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, becomes an official law. The making of this law is a stepping stone to ending tension among people of different backgrounds, violence, and allows people to gain a multitude of opportunities such as a diverse educational and working experience. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is passed. The act is part of President Lyndon Johnson's effort to end poverty. Specifically, the act entails provision of federal funds to help students of low-income. The passing of this act brings upon more diversity to schools as it allows students of different socioeconomic backgrounds to be able to experience their education together. -
The Immigration Act Signed
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Immigration Act. As a result, a large number of Asians and Latin Americans immigrate to the United States. The signing results to a more diverse school environment. -
The Higher Education Act Signed
The Higher Education Act, in which proposes an increase in federal aid for higher education, provision of scholarships and student loans, and an establishment of a National Teachers Corporation, is signed at the Southwest Texas State College. The signing of the act highly increases the opportunity for people to be able to experience an education as well as diversifying student populations among schools. -
First Magnet School Created
In Tacoma, Washington, McCarver Elementary School becomes the United State's first magnet school. This establishment attracts a more diverse student body from various districts. -
The Bilingual Education Act is Born
Also known as "Title VII", the Bilingual Education act becomes an official law. The act articulates the financial assistance for innovative bilingual programs by the federal government. With developing bilingual programs, students can in turn gain an unprecedented outlook and overall higher level education. -
The Open Classroom
Herbert R. Kohl's book, 'The Open Classroom', gets published. The book was written to promote the idea of open education in classrooms. The creation of this book gives insight to many people on the importance and value of open education. -
Students With Mental Retardation Gains Rights
Ruled by the federal court, students who are diagnosed with mental retardation gain the right to a free public education. As a result from this ruling, student bodies gain more diversity.
