The speakers discuss the racial disparities within Shaker Heights High School, highlighting the presence of implicit bias and racism in the classroom. They share personal experiences and examples of unequal treatment between black and white students, illustrating the impact of implicit biases in the educational system.
In the 1950s, Shaker Heights, Ohio, became a national model for housing integration. In the 1970s, it was known as a crown jewel in the national move to racially integrate schools. So why is its school system now struggling to close a yawning racial achievement gap?
Guest: Laura Meckler
Book: “Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity”
Host: Caleb Bissinger
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