The debate around busing has recently seen a revival. TMI Fellow Emeritus and author of “The Color of Law”, Richard Rothstein, highlighted the issue and explored the sentiments and data surrounding busing.https://www.epi.org/blog/revived-debate-over-school-busing-highlights-deepening-racial-segregation/ …
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Busing was not only a step to address the effects of segregation for Black students, but it helped white students as well. White students reported that the busing forced them to “challenge stereotypes” & “overcome..the physical fear of people of color[.]"pic.twitter.com/czEdY8ATkB
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Black students who took part in busing received greater access to resources and school funding that had long-lasting results on the rest of their lives and future careers.pic.twitter.com/agC9toyZZx
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Despite busing, problems still existed within the confines of schools that we still see today. White students were steered towards honors and advanced classes, while Black students were excluded “regardless of ability.”pic.twitter.com/ZVCovjwkzU
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The issue of school desegregation has yet to be solved. However, the revived debate around busing has, once again, brought it to the forefront of our national consciousness. Read more from Richard Rothstein on addressing school desegregation here: http://bit.ly/2XzEUPM pic.twitter.com/jPadCF7nsi
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