Gary Orfield - School Integration

Gary Orfield, a professor at UCLA, discusses the history and impact of school integration in the U.S., focusing on the Civil Rights Act's role in transforming Southern schools. He highlights the challenges faced in Northern schools due to political reactions and the slow response of the Supreme Court. Orfield addresses the ongoing issues of resegregation and educational inequality, emphasizing the need for integration to prepare students for a diverse society. He encourages action and provides resources for further research on the topic.

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