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The Pete Quiñones Show

Episode 799: Reading 'Race War in High School' by Harold Saltzman Pt. 2 w/ Jose Niño

Oct 5, 2022
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.
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  • 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.

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.

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