1960-1964
1965
1970
Acts in 1970
100
What is the law that outlawed segregation in US public schools and public places?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
100
When was The Elementary and Secondary Education Act passed?
1965
100
The Civil Rights Movement continued to push for..
Equality
100
What began to allow classes to be taught in 2 languages?
Bilingual Education
200
What did The Civil Rights Act cause?
What did The Civil Rights Act cause? Federal guidelines were set in some school districts, although segregation was still present.
200
What is The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?
An act that sought to improve the schools most in need.
200
Why were some students bused to schools outside of their neighborhoods?
To try and solve segregation..
200
What languages were Bilingual classes taught in?
English and Spanish
300
What happened in 1963? (Civil Rights)
More than 200,000 people of all races marched in Washington, D.C. in support of civil rights. (year)
300
What was done to start up The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?
Federal education dollars were given to school districts based on the number of poor children enrolled.
300
Why were less people willing to spend on education?
Unemployment went up in the 1970s.
300
What act prohibited discrimination based on gender in all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance?
Title IX or Equal Opportunity in Education Act
400
Dr. Martin Luther King.. Who gave the ''I Have a Dream'' speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King..
400
What was Project Head Start?
Designed to help preschool students from low income families develop necessary skills for kindergarten.
400
Why did the number of single parents increase?
The divorce rate rose.
400
What act opened sports, even those formerly designed for boy, to girls?
Equal Opportunity in Education Act
500
How did schools try to end segregation?
By racially balancing schools
500
What else did The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 do? (Notes)
This was a major boost to struggling schools.
500
What war came to a close during the 1970's?
The Vietnam War
500
What guaranteed education for children with disablilities?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
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