Why Are Our Schools Still Separate and Unequal?

Why Are Our Schools Still Separate and Unequal?

Despite Brown v. Board of Education supposedly ending segregation, America's schools are more divided today than they were in the 1980s. This isn't just about history—it’s about power, policy, and who gets access to a quality education.

We break down how systemic barriers—like funding gaps, gentrification, and harsh disciplinary practices—keep educational inequality alive and well.

🔹 $23 billion. That’s how much less non-white school districts receive annually compared to white districts.
🔹 Gentrification isn’t just about real estate—it’s about school takeovers that push out existing students, as explored in Nice White Parents.
🔹 Personal stories from NYC reveal the stark reality of school choice and opportunity gaps.
🔹 Metal detectors and heightened security in urban schools send the message that students are threats, not scholars—disrupting their ability to learn.
🔹 The disappearance of trade education has cut off viable career paths for students who might thrive outside the traditional academic track.
🔹 But change is possible: communities in Alabama, Minneapolis, Maryland, and Connecticut are proving local action can make a difference.
🔹 Trauma-informed education is critical—because students can’t learn when their nervous systems are in survival mode.
🔹 Dream Charter School’s motto, “Don’t let your zip code define your destiny,” is a reminder that where you live shouldn’t determine your future.

Let’s talk about what’s broken—and what we can do about it.

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