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Lev Vygotsky's work "Thought and Language" was introduced to English-speaking world.
FIrst published in 1934, this work was introduced in English in 1962. The work regards Vygotsky's ideas of social constructivist theories. Vygotsky is well known for his concept "Zone of Proximal Development". This work has helped others to understand different styles of learning as well as teaching. -
First Bilingual and bicultural school
In response to a large number of Cuban immigrants following the Cuban Revolution, Coral Way Elementary School starts the first bilingual and bicultural public school in the United States. This gave the opportunity for non-English speaking students to receive an education in the U.S. -
The Civil Rights Act
This became a law in 1964, prohibiting discrimination against education based race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. This event created the opportunity for all people to receive an education without discrimination. -
Project Head Start
Head Start, a preschool education program, was designed for children from low income families. This was part of the "war on poverty" campaign by Lyndon Johnson. This event gave lower income families the opportunity to give their young children a "head start" in their education. -
Jean Piaget's "The Science of Education"
Jean Piaget's work was published, which helped to popularize discovery based learning through his Learning Cycle Mode. This has changed the way that children learn and how teachers teach. -
PARC v. Pennsylvania
The case of Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Pennsylvania resulted in ruling allowing students with mental retardation to be entitled to a free public education. This opened the doors for children with learning disabilities such as mental retardation to receive an education. -
The Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act guarantees civil rights for people with disabilities in federally funded institutions. All of those included must be able to receive necessary accommodations including participation in programs as well as access to buildings. Today, this is referred to as the 504 plan. -
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act
This law is passed and prohibits discrimination against students. It also requires schools to take action to overcome barriers which prevent equal protection in students. This has been especially important with students who are not proficient in English. -
Madeline C. Hunter's "Mastery Teaching"
Hunter's work is published and her teaching model becomes largely popular as teachers throughout the country follow her teaching methods. This has shaped the way that education has been taught. -
James Banks' "Multicultural Education: Transformation Learning"
James Banks' work was published and has made an important contribution to the growing body of scholarship regarding multiculturalism in the educational setting.
