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Kirk coins the term learning disability. Upon coining the term, it leads to the formation of the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
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The act becomes law and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, or religion.
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Title IX becomes a law and it is associated with women's participation in sports. The law also prohibits discrimination based on sex in all aspects of education.
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This act becomes federal law in 1975. The law requires appropriate public education for handicapped students in the least restrictive setting possible.
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The Supreme Court rules that cannot be removed from school libraries because their content is deemed offensive.
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These standards are formed to develop uniform teaching standards across the United States. The National Board Certification for teachers is based on these standards to recognize accomplished teaching.
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The ADA becomes law and it prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities in all areas. This applies to schools because it requires them to offer support to students with disabilities.
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This proposition denies benefits to undocumented immigrants, including public education. This was eventually challenged by the ACLU and was overturned.
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Banks creates transformative knowledge and action plans that make contributions to growing body of scholarly materials regarding multicultural education in the United States.
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This act mandates high stakes student testing across the United States. The NCLB Act holds schools accountable for student achievement levels and penalizes schools for not meeting the goals of the act.