Segregation Schools

America now is a very culturally diverse nation; most of the minority and immigrant population lives in cities, which indicates that the public school classrooms in urban areas are full of versatile cultural identities. According to the 2000 Census record, minority and immigrant populations has grown in increasing numbers, and most of those people live in urban areas and attend public high schools; also, the level of residential segregation still remains as high as in 1990, which proposes new problems for immigrants and minorities. Monocultural schools are very rare and the global society is very multicultural; it is very logical to prepare students in schools to enter this diverse society (Le Roux 48). Teachers are largely responsible

I don’t think there is one school district that is not fighting for or have some type of program in place to address the achievement between whites and student of color; but yet the issue doesn’t seem to be going away. As I reflect on the meaning of racism as defined by the authors, they also state that this mistreatment is carried out by societal institutions or people who have been conditioned by society to act, consciously or unconsciously in harmful ways towards people of color. Sadly, I fear that so many of our young people has or is falling prey to the transfer of racism. We (teachers, parents, and the community) have to acknowledge with our kids that race is part of their daily lives; but they do not need to conform and understand how to rise above the stereotypes through encouragement, high expectations, build caring relationships and self-confidence they will

The reasoning behind the court case Brown v. the Board of Education was that separate education was basically unequal. It played a very important part in desegregating schools. The Fourteenth Amendment states that “no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property.” This amendment states

School districts have already taken action to promote diversity. They do this through housing policies that allow people of different economic backgrounds to be on one even playing field. According to usnews.com, “Socioeconomic integration also represents ‘a new legal reality,’” (Boser). With a lot of social movement going on, there are many changes happening within the government that allow these sorts of policies to be put in place.

First, I agree with teaching multiculturalism in school with lead to more separation of students because of my experiences in high school. During my high school experience, I noticed that the people in my school separated themselves and did not intermingle races and ethnicities. It appeared to me that the Caucasian classmates hung out with only other Caucasians. African Americans tended to only hangout with those who were African American as well. By teaching multiculturalism and the differences between races, will only separate people instead of joining people together.

Dr. Martin Luther King said “whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly” over 60 years ago but it has never been truer that today when all Americans are paying the price for modern day segregated schools with poorly educated students and record dropout rates causing an increased burden on the entire country.

I personally think many minds are going to waste in our urban environments, minds that could be reinventing the world, but are, for some reason, only keeping themselves out of a culture that needs them. Why are there so few college-bound kids graduating from our urban schools, and why are the ones who do go to college so ill-prepared when they arrive? We live in a nation where education is a prominent force of succeeding in life. Children learn critical and analytical skills for twelve years in school to prepare to graduate high school, and go on to receive a two- or four-year college education. Being educated is an integral part of society. School helps children learn social norms and teach them how to be successful adults in society. The communities that some youth live in molds their future education and how much they succeed. Are they truly getting the best education for them to be successful college students and have a career? Or it is their education determinant of failure and going into the system? Manyof my minority students are not getting the proper education that they need to succeed. Urban students experience the lack of structure throughout their daily routine and do not understand the deficits in their education system. Urban students face many challenges: many come from neighborhoods or communities where alcohol, drug, sex, continuous violence, and poverty are rampant. [include introductory sentence here: The issues in communities of color are exacerbated when those with the most resources leave the community.”] “The highest costs of the white flight areborn by the children left in segregated, almost entirely poor neighborhood schools. [The lack of resources in the community have a negative effect on the school.]

Quality public education should be available to everyone regardless of race. Putting an end to racial segregation has had positive effects on the students. African American students are able to learn about new career pathways from white students, and are also able to be

Personally, I believe education is the key to combating racism. We must education our peers on our cultures. We must explain that “colorblindness” in society is not what’s best. Only by embracing and recognizing each other differences we will be able to break the social bubbles we live in. I’ve gained a stronger sense of racial awareness through this course. I have the ability to challenge and change other people’s ideologies and understand my own. I know because of my social position have scholarships, financial aide and the values of hard work and education instilled in me by my parents and grandparents. I’m also aware that many people are not able to gain that same access. Because of my racial awareness there is so much more I want to find out about the contributing factors that led to my family’s social position in New Orleans. It is through my racial awareness I plan to beat the system.

There will always be a new and effective way to solving the racial divisions caused by the issue. Importantly, these new and effective ways will only emerge if the America public is ready to discuss and share their input on fixing the problem, rather than exploiting there opinions that increase the problem. With all suggestions considered the following remains true; a general consensus, a national discussion, or a national evaluation is in much need. We can't move forward if no one is willing to take a step in the right direction for a nationwide

Education should be blind to race. Race should not be amongst deciding factors in schools. Not

It is time to take action. Not only in our own lives, but in the lives of the children. There has been attempts, there has been success, and there has been failure. Many people have ways in which they believe will help reduce racism. But which is the right way, the best way? According to Barbara Hacker, author of "Advice for Teachers on Racism and Oneness," it is up to the educators. She believes teachers can make a difference in the lives of his or her students.

Growing up as a Kansas City, MO resident, I attended schools in the Kansas City school district. I attended J.S Chick African Centered school in elementary and I could always remember having two teachers to even out the student teacher ratio, so therefore we all were able to get individualized attention. Nowadays elementary school students aren't able to have this benefit. With all of the school shutdowns in the Kansas City, MO school district our children are being effected tremendously.

Education has always been  an imperative aspect of the American identity. To be educated is to be successful. Despite the emphasis that is placed on education,  there are certain barriers that have stalled the equal distribution of knowledge. One of those major barriers is racism. The United States of America has had institutionalized racism in schools for decades; with more advantages being offered to white students instead of minorities. Thankfully, things have  greatly changed since the days of Jim Crow.  Yes, it is evident that there still remains underlying issues of race in  our country; however, when it comes to America’s education system, the land of the free has succeeded in integrating its schools and giving everyone the

More funding in inner city schools is essential to provide students with fair opportunities. If those schools could provide activities such as clubs, sports, and