'Separate But Equal' Never Ended in Education
Nikole Hannah-Jones, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, spent the past year reporting on the Normandy school district, near Ferguson, MO (where Michael Brown went). She tells a story of failing schools, segregation and an accidental integration plan.
This piece is so worth listening to. Start now if you can (and pause for our show at 10): http://t.co/V2yuvrGUXb https://t.co/aJIsQr5Kul
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 11, 2015
.@nhannahjones reports on failing school in St Louis (Michael Brown attended) + its "accidental" integration program. pic.twitter.com/dMTtJy0Z3x
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 11, 2015
@BrianLehrer @nhannahjones I went to school after court ordered deseg.TAL hit home.By HS almost all my white friends went to catholic school
— Ray (@WestChestLiving) August 11, 2015
For black/brown kids, integration is a necessity for quality education. For white kids, it’s a bonus. -@nhannahjones
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 11, 2015
Integration has been off the table for decades. @nhannahjones asked sec of ed Arne Duncan, he said, “It’s too toxic.”
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 11, 2015
