Race and the Law: Education

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark in American legal history, provided much of the legal basis for the modern civil rights movement. Enacted on July 2, 1964, the law is lengthy and covers many areas of discrimination, most notably voting rights and segregation. Although it was originally passed to protect the rights of African Americans, sections of the law have since been used by a variety of groups in their fight against discrimination.

Overview and timeline of Education Rights in the United States

covers Plyler v. Doe

overview of the history of public support for education - includes discussion of Plyler v. Doe

overview of school financing with discussion of San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez

overview of school desegregation and related court cases

The Burger Court, the U.S. Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice Warren Burger from 1969 to 1986 decided a number of school desegregation cases.

includes landmark cases and liberal and conservative views on desegregation and public education

Center for American Progress News Release

NYT story on then Secretary of Education De Vos, article discusses Plyler v. Doe.

Law professor's 2019 NYT editorial/commentary on Detroit public schools - references Plyler v. Doe

Nicholas Tampio contends that, based upon the history of federal involvement in education, a constitutional right to education would likely lead to an increase in high-stakes testing. The way to prepare young people for citizenship is to raise them in communities, including communities of color, that govern the schools themselves without the oversight of federal judges.

'Landmark' verdicts like Chauvin murder
conviction make history – but court cases alone
don't transform society - discusses Milliken v. Bradley

Journalist Adam Cohen argues since 1971 the Supreme Court has sided with the rich - discusses Milliken v. Bradley.