Desegregation Plan Criticized by Black Parents
In the wake of increased scrutiny and a Supreme Court ruling against the use of race in assigning students to schools, the town of Lynn, Mass., is taking a new look at its program.
In 1988, the city began a voluntary desegregation program that is now coming under fire from an unusual source: African-American parents.
Related NPR Stories
School Desegregation: At What Price? Sep. 5, 2007
Schools Worry About Fate of Desegregation Efforts Aug. 14, 2007
Court Ruling Ends Era of School Desegregation June 30, 2007
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.