minority education

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Minority education refers to educational programs and policies designed to serve ethnic, racial, or cultural groups that are numerically smaller than the dominant population. International agreements, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, uphold the right to an education that respects an individual's cultural heritage.

In the United States, the concept of equal educational opportunity has evolved to include addressing disparities based on race, ethnicity, and other factors. This has led to initiatives like affirmative action and the development of multicultural curricula and bilingual instruction to better serve a diverse student population. Efforts have also been made to support students with disabilities through legislation like the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).1

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