Impact of Educational Leadership Podcast Episode 185

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III

Larry Davis| Karl Berry| Buddy Thornton | Jerry Green |

Dr. William D. Daniels

Eradicate De Facto Segregation

Will families once again be challenged by school access to public education? Separation but equality could be a problem that families face in the future. This inequality is known as de facto segregation because it limits access to resources due to housing patterns, economic statuses, and other discriminatory circumstances like race and nationality. People like US District Judge William Wayne Justice in 1971, fought against these unconstitutional acts with the case the United States versus Texas, passed the Civil Order 5281, which required the integration of busing routes, extracurricular activities, school facilities decision-making and provision on student enrollment based on race color or national origin. Another essential court case was Milliken versus Bradley 1974 which makes it clear that the federal courts would not use the 14th Amendment to eradicate de facto segregation in the North and West. The power comes from knowing which discriminatory acts are demonstrated for remedial efforts to be required, and there must be evidence of illegal segregation of actions by school officials for a solid case to happen.

Larry Davis: How do discriminatory acts affect teacher turnover rates?

Jerry Green: Why does limited access affect student rights?

Karl Berry: How does de facto segregation affect schools and communities?

Buddy Thornton: Why is student test important in this discussion?

Dr. William D. Daniels: Why does inequality affect instruction, growth, standards, and professional development?

Isaiah Drone III: Closing remarks