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The Legacy of Brown v. BOE: Success or Failure?

May 23, 2024
Rick Banks, alongside Rich and Pam, critically analyzes the impact of Brown v. Board of Education on American education, discussing the slow progress in desegregation and exploring alternative approaches to achieve racial and socioeconomic integration in schools.
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Quick takeaways

  • Brown v. Board ended Jim Crow segregation, but its impact on school desegregation for minorities was limited.
  • Challenges in enforcing integration highlight complexities post-Brown, emphasizing the need for evidence-based solutions.

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Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

Brown v. Board of Education was transformative in ending Jim Crow segregation, but its impact on transforming primary and secondary schools in the US, especially for minority and disadvantaged students, has not been as effective. Despite the monumental importance of the decision, desegregation did not truly commence until the civil rights acts in 1964. Even then, progress has been inconsistent, with a period of advancement followed by a retreat since the 1980s.

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