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History of Multicultural Education

  • Young Ladies’ Academy of Philadelphia

    Young Ladies’ Academy of Philadelphia
    Revolutionary minds such as Marie Jean Caritat, began to pave the way for the education of women consequently giving women rights to voting. Another great influence is Dr. Rush, on July 28, 1787, he stated "the elevation of the female mind by means of moral, physical and religious truth, is considered by some men as unfriendly to the domestic character of women. But this is the prejudice of the little minds." I believe his words enlightened people's minds and helped education be a tool for all.
  • New England Asylum for the Blind

    New England Asylum for the Blind
    Dr. John Dix Fisher witnessed a novel idea to help those who were blessed with the inability to see or hear in Paris and decided to help those blessed people in the US. Dr. Fisher understood how it is important education is and how it's unfair to take that away from those who don't have the capacity to see or perhaps hear. From this great idea I believe that is how Brailler machines made a technological innovation.
  • Mount Holyoke Female Seminary

    Mount Holyoke Female Seminary
    Woman such as Mary Lyon understood the importance of women's education and how they can contribute to so much more than tenting the kitchen and the nursery. Along with New England educators, gathered their strength to help women gain high academic standards and commitment to service. Today, Mount Holyoke Female Seminar is now a nation's preeminent liberal arts colleges for women. Diversity within women slowly rose within the community.
  • The 13th Amendment

    The 13th Amendment
    Thanks to President Abraham Lincoln, people who were once property of the State are now free. This amendment wasn't supported by all and actually took a while for some in the nation to respect and allow the slaved people to have their own freedom. This amendment also helped other American gain their civil rights.
  • The 14th Amendment

    The 14th Amendment
    Another influential amendment is the 14, which grants citizenship to all who were born or naturalized in the US. Although this amendment true intend was to provide equal rights for people of darker skin town, it didn't necessarily help them. However, now people that were born in US soil have the protection of having their citizenship.
  • Panic Of 1873

    Panic Of 1873
    The Panic of 1873 wasn't necessary a multicultural issue, but it was something that affected all working members. The high tariffs consequently affected people credit's and shattered their monetary confidence. This consequently means funding for education wasn't necessaryy people's goal. This article clearly shows how some people believe money is more valuable than education.
  • The American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

    The American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
    The AFT is a union that assisted personal who pursue their education to become professionals to assist the community. Thanks to this union, the educators have gained economic opportunities, high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for students and others in the community. AFT is responsible for helping many national members as well.
  • International Council for Exceptional Children

    International Council for Exceptional Children
    This organization helped educators around the world be able to comprehend and provide assistance to students what are brain-wired a bit different. People around the world became more aware of the educational importance to those who either need more help or a different form of communication.
  • Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC)

    Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC)
    The very first electronic computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), was the first general-purpose computer and its invention helped propel the explosion of current computers. Thanks to this technology, we are able to restore data and evolve.
  • First Charter School

    First Charter School
    Charter school first initiated as an educator based that assist students gain academic knowledge meanwhile exempt from most state laws. With the new educational system, schools' administration and performance were questioned and enhance repaired for the better.