Explore histories of migration, citizenship and belonging in Germany and the U.S. over the centuries.
The 1968 Bilingual Education Act was the first federal legislation geared toward assisting students with limited English proficiency. Following the abolishment of the quota system (,[object Object],), the influx of new immigrants to the U.S. was met with school systems struggling to meet the needs of its growing non-native English speaking demographic. Moreover, the 1968 Act came on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, which fought for more inclusive education systems and resulted in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI included provisions for funding specifically for language programs for non-native English speakers. Ultimately, the act provided federal funding for schools that opted to develop a bilingual education program.
