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New England Primer
It became the most widely used schoolbook in New England. This is significant as it was the first reading primer made for the American Colonies. -
Bill of Rights
The tenth amendment states that education becomes a function of the state rather than the federal government. The Bill of Rights is important as it guarantees rights and freedoms for its citizens. -
Boston English High School
This is significant to multicultural education history as this is one of the first public high schools to open in the United States. This was the start of developing more public schools in the nation. -
First Normal School
The first state funded school specifically for teacher education opens in Lexington, Massachusetts. This paves the way for more teacher education programs to be created. -
Boston Public Library Opens
It is the first "free municipal library" in the U.S. This is a huge milestone in multicultural education history as it granted the public abilities to expand on their own studies and interests giving them borrowing and research opportunities. -
Joliet Junior College Opens
It is the first public community college in Joliet, IL. This is significant for multicultural education history as it promoted the development of more public community colleges. -
Brown vs the Board of Education
This event is important to multicultural education as it led to the desegregation of black and white students in public schools. Not only was this a big moment for the civil rights movement, it created equal opportunity in education. -
The Civil Rights Act
It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. This act reinforces desegregation in public schools and equality. -
Project Head Start
Head Start was developed to help give children of disadvantaged groups succeed in school. This eventually led to the development of special education classes. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
This act requires that students with disabilities be educated in the least restricted environment. This act ensured those students with disabilities have a better chance to be successful in school by protecting their rights and needs.
