Federal Court Orders Mississippi Town To Desegregate Schools

A federal court orders Cleveland, Mississippi to desegregate its secondary schools. The judge approved a Justice Department plan to consolidate…
05.17.16

How NY Plans To Diversify Its Elite High…

NY state lawmakers have a plan to diversify NYC's elite public high schools. The city has long sought a way…
05.02.16

Missouri Law Bars Black Student From Attending His…

A Missouri school integration law prevents a Black student from attending his school. The third-grader's mother has launched a petition…
02.24.16

Renewed Effort At Classroom Diversity Yielding Academic Benefits

Some school districts are pursuing classroom racial diversity through socioeconomic integration strategy. Studies say diversity narrows the academic achievement gap.
02.12.16

Here’s Why School Segregation “Still Exists” In America

Despite desegregation laws, White parents usually fight accepting poorer Black students from failing districts.
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