This chapter of School: The Story of American Public Education
discusses how segregation was effecting American public education in the
1950-1980s. Which I think is a little ironic since American education has been
very unequal from its beginnings up to this point in history. I also find it
ironic that the books quotes an African-American that specifically states that
they didn't want to have desegregation but simply a better education. Which ticks
me off a little bit. I believe that all human beings ought to be treated as
human beings, nothing less. So the fact that neither side wanted to be
desegregated somewhat makes me mad!
I also find it interesting is that this is the first time that we let the
government interfere with public education, especially in the way of funds. Not
to mention that the government continues to implement change forcibly through
funding. I am not sure that this is a healthy mindset or that all changes made
are bad but I am simply stating that this is the way it is and I find the implications
interesting.
However, the book notes that by desegregating schools education has become a
little more equal overall. However funding continues into today to make a
difference in the quality of education that students receive. I am not sure
that public education will ever be truly equal across the board simply because there
are too many variables that factor into a public education. State funding, the
value that the community places on education, and the varied education given
throughout the United States. But we continue to try to improve this system
which I think is a positive for us.
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