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The Civil Rights movement, during the 1960s and 1970s, created many

changes for both American society and its schools. The transformations were

the result of such movements as Bilingual Education, women's' rights activity,

and the passing of the Public Law 94-142 legislation. The incorporation of these

new laws and ideas into society all came with their own consequences. Each of

them helped, in some way, to lessen the inequality of minority groups in America,

like students whose primary language was not English, women, and

handicapped children. They also faced opposition by certain groups, who did not

feel that their inclusion in American life was necessary. Those fighting for the

minorities, though, were steadfast in their efforts, and made many successful

attempts.

The Bilingual Education movement in America began in the late 1960s. It

was made to be an important issue due to the fact that many Spanish-speaking

children were attending schools that only included......

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