School Integration and Segregation Issues

The video explores the history and current state of school segregation in the U.S., highlighting the challenges and efforts in achieving integration. It follows Ava Pitman, a student who commutes long distances for better educational opportunities, and discusses the historical context of the Little Rock Nine. Despite efforts to desegregate, many schools remain segregated due to various factors. The video emphasizes the importance of integration for a healthy democracy and the ongoing fight for educational equity.

What was the primary goal of the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling?

• To improve school funding

• To promote racial integration in schools

• To reduce class sizes

• To increase teacher salaries

How long does Ava Pitman spend commuting to her school each day?

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 1.5 hours

What is one of the main differences between schools in Far Rockway and Elmhurst?

• The sports facilities

• The school hours

• The quality of education and resources

• The number of students

Who were the Little Rock Nine?

• Nine students who integrated a racially segregated school

• A team of school inspectors

• A group of teachers advocating for better pay

• A committee that organized school events

What role did President Eisenhower play in the Little Rock Nine incident?

• He supported the segregation laws

• He proposed new segregation laws

• He intervened to ensure the students could attend school

• He ignored the situation

What is one reason for the persistence of school segregation today?

• Lack of interest in education

• Housing discrimination

• Increased school funding

• Shorter school days

What impact did the expiration of busing orders have on school diversity?

• It decreased school diversity

• It increased school diversity

• It improved school facilities

• It had no impact

What is one strategy being used to promote school integration today?

• Building more schools

• Reducing school hours

• Increasing teacher salaries

• Establishing public magnet schools

What is the focus of the legal battle involving Integrate NYC?

• Reducing school hours

• Improving sports facilities

• Changing the sorting and admission process

• Increasing teacher salaries

What initiative did the Biden Administration announce to support school integration?

• A $10 million grant

• A new sports program

• A school renovation project

• A teacher training workshop