In 2022, why are schools still segregated?
After watching “The Disturbing History of the Suburbs| Adam Ruins Everything” we find out that school segregation is even bigger now than it was in the 1970s which is somewhat shocking to me because I would’ve thought that as a society we would have changed or did something to solve this problem by now. “Segregated by design” tells us that policies and laws that the United States government has put into place is a main cause of segregation because it puts a negative view on neighborhoods where African Americas live and even African Americans themselves.
As I continued to watch this video the speaker goes on to say that schools are largely funded by property taxes and since property values in white neighborhoods are so much higher than other neighborhoods (African Americans or minorities) there schools get way more money to spend on things for their students. I instantly related to this part of the video because I went to a predominately black school where we did not have enough money to afford enough laptops for all of the students in our class or did not have enough money to afford new uniforms for the football team. Whereas the predominately white schools in my area had enough laptops for all of their students plus some and had multiple different uniforms for all their sport teams. As future teachers we have the ability to make sure our school and classrooms are segregated by teaching everyone to view each other as a family and also teaching our students about segregation so that we can finally end it.
Hey Jacie, after reading your blog and reviewing the information within the module it is sad to say that segregation is still a big thing inside and outside the classroom. I’ve too, also grew up in a predominantly black school were we didn’t have much access to certain things. With us not having the funds we had to modify lots of activities and events that was being help to meet our needs with what we have. This just goes to show that is as Teachers have to change the future for the next generation. A change too were ever child will have a equal education opportunity for the future. According to “Segregated by Design” video it was also mentioned that African American individuals was pushed away from businesses that allowed White individuals to take over. This goes to show that even back then nothing was equal. With that being said we are the future to change how the system work.
ReplyDeleteHi Jacie! Your post was educational and it was interesting reading your personal experience. It also shocked me to hear that segregation is bigger now than in the 1970s for the same reason. It's 2022 and we should be working towards changing that. All of this affects everything. Just as you mentioned, your school district couldn't afford laptops for all students and the predominately white school could. This creates learning disadvantages as students don't get to participate in certain learning programs or miss out on learning opportunities. All of this information goes hand in hand with the previous module and how money has a lot to do with it. It was just really sad how the government established these issues. They made it extremely challenging for African Americans to be a part of the suburbs. They created "slums" and wanted African American people there. I agree! As future educators it is so important that we educate students on this issue and eliminate it in our classroom and work towards creating change in the world.
ReplyDeleteHello Jacie,
ReplyDeleteIt is shocking to me as well that segregation and racism has been around for so long. One would think that as a society that desires change and justice, we would have tried fixing this issue long ago. It obviously is not fair that white students get to have so many opportunities and options when comparing to colored students or minorities. Their funded schools provide them with a big aid, technology, while other schools that are not funded have to struggle to keep up. Most white students are not even aware that segregation is taking place, but they end up believing that it is their right to these lavish supplies just because they were fortunate enough to have a funded school, neighborhood, etc. It has just become the norm and a stereotype that students who attend a high poverty school aren't as educated or "smart" as others. Then there are tests that are given that are supposed to prove this opinion, but I don't agree. Some students have anxiety, bad test taking skills, or not enough help to pass these exams. I'm glad there is someone like you to count on to change the future.