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Do you know all of these key civil rights decisions? Read Below! And join us February 22nd, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:30pm EST for Meeting the Moment: Brown Decision to learn more about the effects these decisions still have on education. Click the link in our bio to register! Let's meet the moment together! Westminster v. Mendez, 161 F.2d 774 (9th Cir. 1947)–The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that the segregation of Mexican American students violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The practice of segregating Mexican American students in Orange County, CA schools was struck down. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)–The landmark U.S. Supreme Courtdecision declared state-sanctioned school segregation to be unconstitutional as it violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court overruled the principle of “separate but equal” and stated the separate educational facilities for Black students are inherently unequal. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 349 U.S. 294 (1955)–The U.S. Supreme Court, in its attempt to outline how and when school desegregation would be achieved, ruled that desegregation should occur “with all deliberate speed.” The Court’s failure to establish any specific timelines for school desegregation allowed school districts to delay and/or all together avoid desegregation. Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, 402 U.S. 1 (1971)–This U.S. Supreme Court ruling stated that school districts must seek to achieve desegregation to the extent possible and endorsed cross-district busing as a means to achieve racial balance in schools. Follow for more and be sure to register to Meet the Moment with us! #CivilRightsDecisions #MeetingTheMoment #BrownDecision #EducationEquality #Desegregation #MidwestEducator

https://lnkd.in/g5PesPfK "Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a strong rebuke of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling on Thursday, suggesting the court overreached its authority in the landmark decision that banned separating schoolchildren by race." "The landmark decision declared the "separate but equal" doctrine unconstitutional and helped usher in the Civil Rights Movement. Segregated schools disproportionately hurt Black and Latino students since those schools tend to have fewer resources, more teacher shortages, higher student-to-school counselor ratios and fewer AP class options." Sooooo much to unpack here given the person & perspectives, but there's a remedy: the Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act, to establish 18-year term limits and regularized appointments for Supreme Court justices.

If one is interested in getting elected, it is the "economy, stupid." If one is interested in helping our youth, it is "education." The Democrats failure to perform in educating our youth is a national disgrace. They are too beholden to Teacher Unions. These statistics tell the story. "Among eighth-graders in 2022, 91% of black students, 86% of Hispanic students and 64% of white students weren’t proficient in math. In reading, 84% of black students, 79% of Hispanic students and 62% of white students weren’t proficient. As a result, many of the families that attend my church are sending their children to the learning center I run. Traditional schools aren’t helping them succeed, and families are desperate for other options." "This is an exciting election for black Americans: A black woman has a real shot at becoming president. This reflects the progress America has made toward realizing our national principles, which are deeply rooted in Christ’s message of equality, liberty and justice. But we have more progress to make. To get there, we have to look beyond politicians’ skin color—we have to look at their policies. My church’s town halls are a chance for all the candidates to talk about education. What a pity if Messrs. Walz and Casey don’t show up."

Today marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruling that declared race-based segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This decision was a major victory for civil rights, setting the stage for future progress. However, the fight for truly equitable education continues as Markus Flynn mentions. Today, nearly 70% of Black students attend highly segregated schools. Furthermore, more than 70% of Black students attend schools that are high-poverty. As a result, many face systemic challenges that impact their psychological development and educational outcomes, which we all know impact upward mobility.

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court struck down state-sanctioned segregation of public schools as unconstitutional, declaring that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” A year later the court ordered states to begin integrating schools “with all deliberate speed.” Court-ordered desegregation in the wake of Brown led to significant educational gains for students of color, including graduation rate increases of 30 percent and 20 percent for Black and Hispanic students, respectively. In the intervening decades, however, progress toward integrated, equitable schools has stalled, and today America’s public schools remain as segregated as they were in the 1960s. The 70th anniversary of this landmark ruling is approaching, and we're making this a moment of renewed commitment to integration efforts as a means to achieve school resource equity. Join us on April 4, along with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and Columbia Law School, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Register here! https://lnkd.in/gzHqkran 

On April 23, 1635, the first public school in what would become the United States was established in Boston, Massachusetts. The nation's first black public high school, Paul Laurence Dunbar High, opened its doors in Washington, D.C., in 1870. Just 70 years ago ... May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously (9–0) that racial segregation in public schools violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits the states from denying equal protection of the laws to any person within their jurisdictions. The decision declared that separate educational facilities for white and African American students were inherently unequal. It thus rejected as inapplicable to public education the “separate but equal” doctrine, advanced by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), according to which laws mandating separate public facilities for whites and African Americans do not violate the equal protection clause if the facilities are approximately equal. Although the 1954 decision strictly applied only to public schools, it implied that segregation was not permissible in other public facilities. (Duignan, Brian. "Brown v. Board of Education". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Jan. 2024, https://lnkd.in/gp_5w6CE. Accessed 16 February 2024.) Pictured: (From left) Lawyers George E.C. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, and James M. Nabrit, Jr., celebrating outside the U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C., after the Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, May 17, 1954. ~AP Images

On this day, 237 years ago, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Founding Forward is proud to celebrate Constitution Day. Even more, we are proud to work year-round to educate students, teachers, League members, and the general community on the Constitution, which serves as a core component of our mission. Our civic education programs enable citizens across the country to understand, appreciate, and practice the principles, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. Together, we are all working to make our country a more perfect union. Tonight, at our annual Constitution Day celebration, one of Founding Forward's teacher seminar participants, Candelle Richman, addressed supporters, partners, and volunteers of Founding Forward with a speech that expressed the belief in the vital importance of our programs. Candelle Richman shared, "...Founding Forward’s teacher programs are vital to the professional development ecosystem. They provide teachers with the tools to do what we do best: to bring history alive for our students; make it relevant to their lives; offer a space for constructive, civil discourse about hard topics; and demonstrate that we are more alike than we are different, regardless of where we were born. When I look back to our country's founding documents, I consider the meaning behind the three familiar words that lead off the Constitution - We the People. I take them to mean that the responsibility is ours. We are the ones our founders tasked with upholding the tenets of our democratic system. We do this by ensuring that our students have access to the kind of civic education that will support them in becoming educated, engaged, and responsible citizens. So, reflecting on my students' recognition of the preamble, I am optimistic about the future because civic literacy is being taught in our classrooms, and we are, as Founding Forward’s tagline states, building “a future rooted in liberty.” We invite you to read Candelle's full remarks, and we hope it will inspire you to continue supporting Founding Forward and our work: https://lnkd.in/efhjDJCg. #ConstitutionDay #FoundingForward

2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1954 landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education and the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest would love to hear from high school students how the decision affected Americans and the law. In Brown, a unanimous Supreme Court held that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court struck down the “separate but equal” doctrine that it had adopted in Plessy v. Ferguson, an 1896 case that addressed whether states could legally require railroad companies to provide equal but separate accommodations for passengers of different races. “The Public Information and Community Outreach Committee encourages students to participate in this contest. It provides a unique opportunity for them to consider this important decision and then share their thoughts through creative writing or video production, while also learning about the role of the judicial branch in our American democracy,” said Senior District Judge John Kronstadt, PICO chair, Central District of California. Brown v. Board of Education is widely accepted as one of the most momentous Supreme Court decisions, but views differ regarding what impact it has had on the law and our society. The 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is open to high school students in nine western states and two Pacific island jurisdictions. Students from public, private, parochial and charter schools as well as homeschooled students of equivalent grade status may enter. The contest is organized by the Ninth Circuit Public Information and Community Outreach (PICO) Committee. First prizes (video and essay) are $3,000, second prizes are $1,700 and third prizes are $1,000. Read more and follow the links for more information at https://lnkd.in/ganRqHe5 Both essays and videos can be submitted electronically starting January 8, 2024. Deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, March 8, 2024. For more information, visit the civics contest website at https://lnkd.in/g4q-MvNi.