Monday, September 5, 2011

Racial Profiling in Education: Why Put Up With It?

Fifty-seven years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the standard of "separate but equal" in our education system was one that is fundamentally unequal -- and, moreover, is un-American, unconstitutional and immoral.

In the nearly 60 years since the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, we have seen incredible progress. But we have also witnessed a steady decline in the performance and self-esteem of our children as they grapple with a cumbersome and often myopic educational system.  Read more...




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