History of Multicultural Education

  • Immigration Act of 1965

    Immigration Act of 1965
    Immigration Act of 1965 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson it allowed for more immigrants to move to the U.S. This helped create diversity in the classrooms.
  • Bilingual Education Act

    Bilingual Education Act
    Bilingual Education Act created funding that allowed for Non- English speakers to receive the same education as those who are native to the language.
  • Diana vs. State Board of Education

    Diana vs. State Board of Education
    Diana vs. State Board of Education determined that standardized testing needed to be in the native language of the student.
  • The Indian Education Act

    The Indian Education Act
    The Indian Education Act established the Office of Indian Education which issues government funds for American Indian. It also requires meeting the needs of the specific student.
  • Improving America's School Act of 1994

    Improving America's School Act of 1994
    Improving America's School Act of 1994 increased the budget for allowing immigration education.
  • Georgia Becomes First State to offer Universal Preschool

    Georgia Becomes First State to offer Universal Preschool
    Georgia Becomes First State to offer Universal Preschool. The first year there was about more then half of the 4 year olds enrolled in the program. This helped provide an additional education for those who couldn't afford, race, or ethnicity.
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

    No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
    No Child Left Behind Act of 2001allowed for the opportunities for schools to be accountable for how the students preform.
  • Demographic Milestone

    Demographic Milestone
    Demographic Milestone- Minority students out numbered the non-hispanic caucasian students.