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First bilingual and bicultural school in U.S.
After the Cuba Revolution, Coral Way Elementary School became the first school having a bilingual and bicultural school in U.S. The school started teaching English and Spanish for students. It aimed to help the Cuban students to learn English as a second language and keep the native language without falling behind in class. -
Learning Disability
The first time the term was used at a conference in Chicago. It began the time for students with learning disability to get special instruction from school. Then, in 1964 the Association for Children with Leaning Disabilities was established. -
Immigration Act
The date the Immigration Act was signed by Lyndon Johnson. It marked a big step in Asian American history. It allowed more diverse people, especially from Asia, to fill up classroom in the U.S. -
Case of Lou v. Nichols
The school in San Francisco School District failed to provide equally opportunities to all students. In this case, the school district violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as it did not give English language instruction to Chinese student with LEP. It was important to show other schools not to discriminate students from different race, colors, or national origin. -
Case of Board of Education v. Pico
The U.S. Supreme Court decides that books could not be removed from library due to the Board's own idea of offensive contents. It once again showed the freedom of speech for everyone without discrimination. -
University of Phoenix first's online program
University of Phoenix started offering bachelor and master's degrees online for everyone. It marked the history of self-learning with instruction from school faculty. Everyone could get the education without showing in class, but study at their own free time. -
"Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms"
The book was written by Diane Ravitch arguing that the traditional education should be used in school. Her view and opinion were more toward the basics oriented way in education. In her book, Diane also described the reasons behind the failure of education reforms. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The Act was signed by President George W. Bush and became law. It stated that schools were accountable for the success levels for every student, and would have to pay penalties for violation of reporting the progress toward the objective. -
The amendment of the Higher Education Act
The Act was amended to provide the access to higher level of education for students with lower income. The amendment made the school more accountable for the success of the students, and gave them more supported with school expenses. -
The Civil Rights Project
It showed the increasing of Latinos students, and decreasing of non-Hispanic Caucasian students. The number of Latinos in the cities and suburbs areas expanded rapidly along with the growth of segregation in poverty and race.
