School Segregation in the United States

• School segregation is still a significant issue in the United States.
• The number of schools with less than 1% white students has doubled in the last 20 years.
• Nearly 7,000 schools have the same racial makeup as an average Tyler Perry movie.
• The south is the least segregated region for black students, while New York is the most segregated system in America.
• Black and Latino students are more likely to attend schools with inexperienced teachers and fewer resources.
• They are also more likely to be in high-poverty schools.
• In the 1960s, the Civil Rights Act targeted segregation by law, exempting northern schools.
• Malcolm X highlighted the hypocrisy of this issue in New York City.
• Desegregation was often met with resistance, particularly in northern cities.
• Busing students to integrate schools caused controversy and resistance.
• Charlotte, North Carolina, was once a model for effective desegregation.
• By the end of the 1980s, less than 1% of Latino children and 3% of black children attended racially isolated schools.
• In 1997, a white parent's lawsuit led to the dismantling of Charlotte's desegregation plan.
• This led to a rapid re-segregation of the city's schools.
• Desegregation plans were challenged across the country, with the prevailing narrative being that desegregation imposed unnecessary costs.
• The idea that the election of an African-American president meant systemic racism was solved is false.
• Active efforts are needed to prevent and reduce school segregation.- Louis, a parent, expresses concern about integration of mostly black students in their schools
• He fears for his children's safety and believes they would be better off in a better school
• He acknowledges the harm caused by segregated schools to children's self-worth
• Desegregation has been shown to have positive effects, such as increased graduation rates and decreased incarceration rates for black students
• Study by Berkeley professor Rocco Johnson found desegregation benefits extended to next generations
• Lack of exposure to people of other races can have negative impacts on children
• Boston and Louisville have implemented programs to promote school integration
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy inspires the need for more diverse schools
• Benefits of diverse schools extend beyond children, impacting future generations in various professions.

Explore the history, effects, and current issues surrounding school segregation in the United States, including the impact on students, the resistance to desegregation, and the importance of promoting diversity in schools. Learn about key events, figures, and policies related to this ongoing social issue.