Lau v. Nichols
Lau v. Nichols was a landmark Supreme Court case that expanded rights for students with limited English proficiency and established their right to bilingual education.
In 2024, CAA is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Introducing the Lau v. Nichols Zine… Language is a Superpower!
With this zine, we present to you a community-centered narrative of the story behind Lau v. Nichols in addition to the voices of multilingual learners in the San Francisco Unified School District today.
In our illustrated narrative, you will see what Chinatown was like in the 1960s, how teacher activists fought for their students’ rights, and how the fight for a bilingual education continues today. Following the illustration, the zine includes artistic works by multilingual students from San Francisco schools, representing cultures and languages in English, Chinese, Spanish, Mam, and Samoan!
Comics and cover art by Jessica Jiang.
Watch the Lau v Nichols 50th Anniversary Community Convening!
In 2024, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Lau v. Nichols. We invited students, parents, teachers, and other local stakeholders in San Francisco for a 1-day community convening to commemorate this historic moment, reflect on continued gaps for multilingual learners and families, and share opportunities for continued advocacy.
… or read the community convening report!
In the Lau v. Nichols 50th Anniversary report, we share highlights and lessons learned from the community convening. The report takes you through the history and impact of Lau v. Nichols, current advocacy for multilingual learners, and sharings from audience members.
