De-integrating schools: A sign of the times? Or a dangerous step back?

De-integrating schools: A sign of the times?

Or a dangerous step back?

In this modern day and age, a new majority-Republican school board backed by national tea party conservatives, is abolishing a school policy that has kept integration alive in a district that was last in the nation to embrace it. While some view this change as a welcome release from a policy that is “no longer proper or necessary for public schools,” critics say it is a resounding “death knell” to the future of poor students – mostly minorities – who were once able to attend decent schools in more affluent districts. This is another example of the Tea Party’s attempt to turn back the clock on social equality and justice. What are your thoughts?

Highlighted Clip for Wednesday, January 12, 2011:

Republican school board in N.C. backed by tea party abolishes integration policy

Stephanie McCrummen

The sprawling Wake County School District has long been a rarity. Some of its best, most diverse schools are in the poorest sections of this capital city.