Separate But Equal
What legal doctine was established by Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896 that justified segregation?
Separate but Equal
What was the primary purpose of the Innkeepers Act during the Jim Crow era?
To enforce racial segregation in public accommodations.
Which document lays the foundation for the right to education, even though it doesn't explicitly mention it?
Despite legal advancements, this ongoing phenomenon continues to separate students based on race and socioeconomic status, often resulting in unequal access to resources and quality education in the United States.
educational segregation
Who was the primary plaintiff in the Hockessin school desegregation case?
The Bulah family, on behalf of Shirley Bulah.
Which Supremem Court Case finally overturned the "Separate but Equal" doctine?
Brown v. Board of Education.
What is one of the most notorious Jim Crow Laws that enforced segregation in public facilities?
The law mandating separate schools for Black and White children
How has the interpretation of the right to education been argued in U.S. courts?
It is implied through the Equal Protection Clause
This school district is second in the state for per student spending.
Cape Henlopen School District
What was the Bulah family asking for help with?
For a white student bus to pick up their 6 year old to drop off closer to her school
What was the primary impact of the "separate but equal" doctrine?
Legitimization of racial segregation in public schools.
What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in relation to Jim Crow Laws?
It aimed to eliminate discrimination in public accommodations and enforce civil rights.
In what way do advocates argue that the right to education is essential for a functioning democracy?
It ensures informed citizenry and equal participation in civic life as well as equal opportunities with jobs.
This state has faced lawsuits regarding its school funding system, which critics argue disproportionately affects low-income and minority students, leading to calls for reforms and increased equity in funding.
Delaware
What landmark Supreme Court case was the Bulah v Gebhart case combined with?
Brown v. Board of Education that finally desegregated U.S. schools.
Give an example of something that was considered "Separate but equal"
Schools, transportation, rest rooms and water fountains.
Why was slavery not explicitly mentioned in the original U.S. Constitution?
Because the founders sought to create a compromise between Northern and Southern states, avoiding direct acknowledgment of slavery to maintain unity.
Pakistani education activist who survived an assassination attempt in 2012 and went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her advocacy of girls' education.
Malala Yousafzai
This is a common reason for the disparity in school funding between affluent and low-income areas?
Reliance on local taxes.
What was the main argument in the Bulah v Gebhart and Brown v. Board of Education cases?
that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal
What was a problem of "separate but equal"
Led to inferior facilities, continue social stigma and second class citizenship, perpetuated systemic racism and denied civil rights from non-whites.
What was the Innkeepers Act of 1875?
Delaware was a law that allowed public accommodations to exclude people who might offend the majority of customers. The law was intended to weaken the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which guaranteed equal treatment for Black people in public places
This fundamental right empowers individuals to acquire knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and improve their quality of life, ultimately contributing to a more informed and equitable society.
The Right to Education
Access to quality education due to lack of resources and materials, technology, hands on STEM activities, extracurricular activities, career readiness programs, pre-K programs, resources for students with disabilities. As well as teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, high teacher turnover, highly qualified teachers
Key challenges to obtaining high quality education in low income areas.
What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of education case?
The desegregation of U.S. schools in 1954 by declaring that public school segregation is unconstitutional.