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The Struggle for Equal Education: A Lesson in Racial Inequality

Education was historically unfair to people of color, particularly during times when white families resisted the integration of Black children into schools. Poor conditions and systemic racism prevented equal opportunities. Violence and discrimination arose from these tensions. While segregated schools for Black children were established, ultimately, integration became necessary. Today, education is characterized by diversity and inclusivity, with well-trained teachers and schools that serve all races. However, challenges and questions about the past persist, highlighting the journey towards educational equity.

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The Struggle for Equal Education: A Lesson in Racial Inequality

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  1. Education By: Jocelyn Maroun Period 6

  2. Problem? • Education was unfair to people of color • The school conditions were poor and they were not treated equally. • White people did not want black children in their schools.

  3. Impacts and Causes • Impacts: People caused violence and thought that the treatment was unfair • Causes: White people did not want their children schooled with black children. They also it was unnecessary for black people to be educated.

  4. Solution • They made certain school for only black children. • They ended up building 2 schools for people of color.

  5. Outcome • Eventually people of all race and color are able to go to the same school together.

  6. Education today • The teachers are well educated • There are multiple numbers of schools across the US • People of all races are able to attend schools together

  7. Questions • Why did the White people not want Black children in their schools? • Why were there issues in educating Black children? • Did the issue of not educating Black children ever get resolved?

  8. Bibliography • http://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/366761?terms=education+in+the+1840s • http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/17841865/history/educate.htm

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