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Samuel A. Kirk coins "learning disability"
On April 6, 1963, during a conference in Chicago, Samuel A. Kirk used the term learning disability to describe children with perceptual disorders. Kirk identifying this disorder led to the formation of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities and is presently called the Learning Disabilities Association of America. This impacted multicultural education because it identified a disorder that children struggle with which has an impact on their education. -
The Civil Rights Act
The enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a historical moment after a long history of slavery and inequality. It banned discrimination of sex, race, color, and nationality at the workplace and put an end to segregation in public places. The act was important to multicultural education because it banned segregation in public schools. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX banned discrimination of gender in all areas of the education system and included participation in sports. This was an important movement in women's rights and demonstrated equality in the public school system by allowing women to participate in sports and included women in scholarship opportunities. -
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 opened the doors for more diversity in the nation and in the education system. The annual immigration was increased and provided family-sponsored visas as well as employment-based visas for individuals who qualified as skilled and/or advanced workers. This is essential in the history of multicultural education because the demographics in the school system were becoming more diverse. -
Improving America's Schools Act (IASA)
President Bill Clinton signed the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) which increased funding for bilingual and immigrant education, public charter schools, and educational technology. It also included reforms of Title I and drop-out prevention. The goal of this act was to expand the capability of all children to succeed at school standards. It provided more educational opportunities for minorities in the public school system. -
"Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action"
James Banks' book, "Multicultural Education: Transformative Knowledge and Action," reveals the history of multicultural education and provides an insight into its roots. Banks demonstrates how multicultural education is intertwined with America's history and presents a valuable perspective on US society. -
Barack Obama is elected President
In 2008, President Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the United States. This is an important event in the history of multicultural education because he became the first Black President and demonstrated a vital change in the demographics of politics. -
Demographic Milestone Reached with Minority Students
During the fall of 2014, a demographic milestone was reached as the number of minority K-12 students exceeded the amount of non-Hispanic white students. This is extremely vital in the history of multicultural education because a new demographic era has been created and this diversity will continue to flourish throughout public schools. -
Allow transgender students to use the restroom they identify with
On May 13, 2016, school districts are informed by the federal government to recognize transgender students by permitting students to use the restroom of their choice. In the history of multicultural education, the acceptance of transgender students is a milestone in our forever changing society and supports LGBT rights. Unfortunately, in February, 2017, the Trump Administration rescinded this guideline which was a step backward for LGBT students and for society as a whole. -
National Walkout Day
National Walkout Day consisted of students from across the nation protesting gun violence in light of the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. Students united from all over in pursuit of a common interest and banned together to protest a strongly held belief.
