school integration

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…

by Nigel Roberts

03.15.18

Three elementary school students, digital tablets

Deep South School District's Long History Of Successful…

A Mississippi school district remains successfully integrated since the 1970s. Clinton, Mississippi has one school organized by grade level.

by Nigel Roberts

05.13.16

Three Female Students Talking in a Library

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…

by Nigel Roberts

05.01.16

African-American School Boy with Backpack

Law Bars Black Student From Attending His School

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

by Nigel Roberts

04.07.16

Schools Rediscover Benefits of Diversity

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

by Nigel Roberts

04.05.17

Young children sitting in a classroom at school with their hands raised

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

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

by hollowaylynette

08.04.15