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<p>National Journal</p>
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<p>Real Equality in Education Remains Elusive</p>
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<p>This year the nation will commemorate two historic actions taken to protect equal rights: the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education—the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that abolished state-sponsored segregation in public education—and the Civil
Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.</p>
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<p>We are left with an important question: Has the promise of Brown and the Civil Rights Act been fulfilled?</p>
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<p>There is some good news. Communities that recognize the value of language and cultural diversity have contributed to the proliferation of dual-language programs in schools across the country. California, Illinois, and New York all offer students what's known
as the Seal of Bi-literacy, a distinction that appears on the diplomas and transcripts of students who have become proficient in two or more languages by high school graduation. Legislation that would create a similar student recognition is either pending
or under consideration in 10 other states.</p>
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<p>Full story:<br>
<a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/next-america/perspectives/real-equality-in-education-remains-elusive-20140605">http://www.nationaljournal.com/next-america/perspectives/real-equality-in-education-remains-elusive-20140605</a></p>
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