Race, Education & Inequality: From Segregation to Reform

3 units

In this course, we will examine how racial inequality shapes America’s schools and its impact on the educational experiences of Black youth. We will engage the history of the American education system and highlight the ongoing efforts of Black Americans to achieve educational equity in the United States. Later in the course, we will consider more recent developments in education policy and discuss the implications of these reforms for Black youth of diverse identities.