Episode 799: Reading 'Race War in High School' by Harold Saltzman Pt. 2 w/ Jose Niño
Oct 5, 2022
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Author Jose Niño joins Pete Quinones to continue discussing Harold Saltzman's book 'Race War in High School.' They explore topics such as forced integration, racial tensions, discipline in schools, safety concerns, controversies over anti-Semitism, infighting within the Democratic party, and the impact of the civil rights revolution and the new deal.
The podcast explores the negotiations and discussions that took place in resolving the various issues and conflicts at Lane High School, emphasizing the involvement of key figures such as the mayor and the teacher's union president in finding a politically viable solution.
The episode delves into the complexities of the situation, the role of various stakeholders, and the ultimate agreement reached to address overcrowding and other concerns at Lane High School.
The episode raises questions about the influence of City Hall, the mayor's school task force, and the board of education in the resolution of the Lane High School issue, shedding light on the dynamics of bureaucratic power and its impact on decision-making processes.
Deep dives
Chapter Council Demands for School Improvement
The council presented six demands to the principal, including reducing the student body size, rezoning the school for racial balance, closer scrutiny of records of incoming students, freezing new student admissions, banning the return of students involved in assault, and creating a special education program. These demands were given to the staff and included in a resolution calling for a potential job action if demands were not met.
Negotiations and Involvement of Key Figures
Meetings were held between officials, including the superintendent, mayor's representative, and UFT president, to address the lane crisis. Discussions centered around resolving the demands raised by the council and finding a resolution that would keep the school operational. Some officials expressed support for the demands, but concerns were raised about their feasibility and implementation.
Tension and Uncertainty in Lane High School
The burning of the school added to the already heightened tensions among the faculty. Emergency meetings were held, and the faculty considered the possibility of a walkout. However, it was decided that negotiations and demands would be presented to the principal. The school's future hung in the balance, and a decision from the principal was expected by a specific deadline.
Negotiating a resolution
The podcast episode explores the negotiations and discussions that took place in resolving the various issues and conflicts at Lane High School. It emphasizes the involvement of key figures such as the mayor and the teacher's union president in finding a politically viable solution. The episode delves into the complexities of the situation, the role of various stakeholders, and the ultimate agreement reached to address overcrowding and other concerns.
Interference and political maneuvering
This part of the podcast highlights the speculation and accusations surrounding the involvement of higher authorities in the resolution of the Lane High School issue. It raises questions about the influence of City Hall and the mayor's school task force, while also discussing the role of the superintendent and the board of education. The episode delves into the dynamics of bureaucratic power and the potential impact on decision-making processes at the school.
Jose is the author of "The 10 Myths of Gun Control" and writes on such diverse topics as mass-illegal immigration, paleo-libertarianism and the war on meat
We continue our journey in which I will have several people on to read and comment on Harold Saltzman's 1972 book, Race War in High School: The ten-year destruction of Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn