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History of Multicultural Education

  • Lyndon Johnson signs the Immigration Act of 1965.

    Lyndon Johnson signs the Immigration Act of 1965.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

    Dr. Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • The case of Diana vs California State Board results in new laws for children with possible special needs.

    The case of Diana vs California State Board results in new laws for children with possible special needs.
  • The Equal Educational Opportunities Act is passed.

    The Equal Educational Opportunities Act is passed.
  • The National Association of Bilingual Education is founded.

    The National Association of Bilingual Education is founded.
  • The Refugee Act of 1980 is signed into law by president Jimmy Carter.

    The Refugee Act of 1980 is signed into law by president Jimmy Carter.
  • No Child Left Behind Act is approved and signed by congress.

    No Child Left Behind Act is approved and signed by congress.
  • Barack Obama defeats John McCain and is elected the 44th president of the United States.

    Barack Obama defeats John McCain and is elected the 44th president of the United States.
  • Alabama becomes the first state "to require public schools to check the immigration status of students".

    Alabama becomes the first state "to require public schools to check the immigration status of students".
  • The U.S. Senate votes 85-12 to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act, and President Obama signs it into law on December 10.

    The U.S. Senate votes 85-12 to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act, and President Obama signs it into law on December 10.