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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
1964 - The Civil Rights Act becomes law. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. -
The Enactment of Project Head Start
a preschool education program for children from low-income families, begins as an eight-week summer program. Part of the "War on Poverty," the program continues to this day as the longest-running anti-poverty program in the U.S.
President Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson both worked on their legacy on the "War on Poverty". -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Part of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty," it provides federal funds to help low-income students, which results in the initiation of educational programs such as Title I and bilingual education.
It is the nation’s national education law and shows a longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. -
The Immigration Act of 1965
It abolishes the National Origins Formula and results in unprecedented numbers of Asians and Latin Americans immigrating to the United States, making America's classrooms much more diverse -
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm is Elected to Congress
Shirley Chisholm, an African American educator, becomes the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress.
It would prove that, though being a minority, there is an example of how children can succeed. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Pennsylvania
In the case of Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Pennsylvania, the federal court rules that students with mental retardation are entitled to a free public education.
This allows the education system to have a more 'special' cultural group of children to be educated. -
The U.S Supreme Court Decision on the Case of Lau v. Nichols
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the failure of the San Francisco School District to provide English language instruction to Chinese-American students with limited English proficiency (LEP) is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
It also requires school districts to provide equal opportunities for all students, especially those who cannot speak fluent English. -
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
This act prohibits discrimination and requires schools to take action to overcome barriers which prevent equal protection. The legislation has been particularly important in protecting the rights of students with limited English proficiency.
This act aims at breaking down discriminatory barriers and allows for a more multicultural environment in public schools. -
The Indian Education Act of 1972
The Indian Education Act becomes law and establishes "a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students".
This act essentially mended the severed ties with the American Indian community and fostered growth in opportunities. -
The Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980
President Jimmy Carter signs the Refugee Education Assistance Act into law as the "Mariel Boatlift" brings thousands of Cuban and a small number of Haitian refugees to Florida.
This would allow refugees that are fleeing for safety to receive help in education.
