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"Association for Children with Learning Disabilities"
The term "learning disability" was used at a Chicago conference to describe children with learning disadvantages. It was received and has impacted a culture of otherwise underserved children who would not have the same access to education and equality in the classroom setting. -
"Civil Rights Act"
The Civil Rights Act was passed into law and prohibits discrimination. This act outlawed segregation in schools and the banning of Blacks in public places. -
"Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King"
Civil Rights leader Dr. King is assassinated in Memphis. Dr. King's legacy and dream for an equal and undivided nation lives on. He was a pioneer for peace and believed that all races would be able to come together, this includes learning together. -
"e-Book is Invented"
Michael Hart invents the e-book. This format for reading is widely used more today than ever before and has allowed readers the convenience and access of discovering new reading material while breaking the barriers of illiteracy. -
"The Equal Education Opportunities Act"
Also known as EEOA, this act prohibits the discrimination of any student or staff member, and requires the school to take action if it occurs. It ensures a fair system and equality for all. -
"The Education of All Handicapped Children"
This act is passed which requires that handicapped children had access to a free, public education. This prevented discrimination in a classroom setting and ensured all children's individual educational needs were being met. -
"University of Phoenix"
This university is one of the first to offer online degrees. It became the paradigm shift for higher education and changed the landscape of how students receive their degrees. -
"Barack Obama"
Barack is elected the 44th president. He is the first African American president and his presidency has impacted multicultural education by opening a deeper dialogue surrounding race and nationality. -
"Every Town for Gun Safety"
This CNN article highlighted the sudden trend of public school shootings. School shootings have placed fear in parents and students and has caused Americans to question school safety and security measures and has forced more protests for gun control. -
"Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton"
Donald Trump took a win over Hilary Clinton for presidency. During his tenure, education policy has remained questionable and threatened due to Trump's threats to build a wall and ban Muslim immigrants.
