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Dr. John Eaton and his helper Dr. Victor Clark establish that the teachers of Puerto Rico should learn English and those who were prepared will have preference to be hired.
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Between 1900-1902 the education policy was that the educational policy was retaining the Spanish and acquire English. The Spanish in the elementary grades and English as a special subject.
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Between 1902-1904 the use of English increas in schools with the idea of convert it the official language of Puerto Rico schools.
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Between the 1905-1913 Spanish is subprime. English was the only sole medium of instruction in all grades in the school system.
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The use of Spanish is introduced again in first grade for some courses, such as health and reading.
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A new project to make compulsory the use of Spanish.
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Between 1916-1934 was established that Spanish was the language of instruction in the primary grades and English from 5th to 8th grade.
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The World War 1 start and granted citizenship to Puerto Rico
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Between 1921-1930 Juan B. Huyke arrive. At this moment English is emphasized and is required to be speak at all times, even outside the classroom.
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it was a difficult time in Puerto Rico in the economic, social and educational aspect this was because of the recession. English was not abandoned but it was emphasized as a second language.
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The president of the United States complained that Puerto Rico had not learned English after all these years so Gallardo try to implement a Bilingual program but he was not allow.
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Spanish returned to prevail through sixth grade and the English as a subject continued.
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Ended the debate on bilingualism and make the decision to teaching English in all grades.
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Both the Department of Education and the Uviversities requested funds to meet the needs of students returning from the United States.
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From 1972-1976 under the Popular goverment Bilingual schools are created. This were Padre Rufo y Papa Juan XXIII.
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The Bilingual education expand in the United States.
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To learning Spanish for the better performance of the students who returned to the Department of Education in Puerto Rico.
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The Bilingual education Program pass to the English deparment.
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The Bilingual education is autonomos.
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Gov. Luis Fortuño implements the Bilingual program to various schools around Puerto Rico.
