The Desegregation of Public Schools in Mississippi: The Separation of Schools and Culture.

EDUCATIONAL leadership; PEOPLE of color; CULTURAL pluralism; TEACHERS; TEACHER attitudes; SEGREGATION in education; CULTURAL competence; COMMUNICATIVE competence

This article explores the desegregation of public schools in Mississippi and its impact on the Black community. It discusses the inequality and injustice experienced by Black students as they were forced to conform to predominantly White schools. The article analyzes the history of public schools in Mississippi, the role of the legal system in desegregation, and the loss of culturally relevant education for Black students. It also highlights the challenges faced by Black teachers and the ongoing issues of racism and inequality in the education system. The article emphasizes the need for culturally relevant teaching and continued advocacy for equal education opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

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