In 1974, the Supreme Court Recognized English Learners' Rights. The Story Behind That Case.

The article dives into the historical backdrop and relevance of the 1974 Supreme Court case Lau v. Nichols, also known as Brown v. Board of Education for English learners. It delves into the case's origins, which began when a parent sought assistance for her son's difficulties with English-only instruction in a San Francisco school. While the Lau judgment was praised for tackling educational inequality, it had limits, relying on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and lacking Brown's broad reach.