Mini-Lesson
Current Event
The Persistence of Racial Segregation in American Schools
More than 60 years after Brown v. Board of Education, give students an overview of the problem of school segregation in the United States today and open a discussion about possible solutions.
Subject
- Civics & Citizenship
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
Overview
About This Mini-Lesson
This mini-lesson provides two core activities, which give students an overview of school segregation in the United States today and open a discussion about possible responses to school segregation, as well as four extension activities, each of which explores a more specific topic relating to school segregation. Use the activities most relevant to your students or school.
Activities
Activities
Extension Activities
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