Day 10: School Inequality
Almost 70 years ago the Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case declared racial segregation unconstitutional, yet today we see our schools just as segregated, if not more than in 1954. The result of this continued segregation has perpetuated a lasting negative effect on children and Communities of Color. Today we will explore that history and its continued and renewed impact on our education systems.
main CHALLENGE
Districts can draw school zones to make classrooms more or less racially segregated. Read this article and find your school district to see how well (or not well) your school district does to make classrooms less segregated.
additional CHALLENGE options
Read this article to better understand how America has used schools as a weapon against Native Americans. From years of coercive assimilation and historical trauma, generations of Native children find themselves suffering with subpar education outcomes.
Self-Reflection Questions
What are some key takeaways for you, from today's challenge?
How does gerrymandering school districts impact your school district?
What would you like to commit to from today's learning?