The Story of Schools--Episode 3 Reflection

It really is amazing to think about what the education system was like sixty years ago. There was an incredible amount of inequity in the schools and a great education was only available to certain students. In particular, women and students who were not Caucasian/American did not receive the education they deserved. Looking back at it, I was curious at the way it all unfolded as far as the order of events.

First was the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling that allowed equal education for all students regardless of race. Then followed equal treatment of women in schools. After that, it seemed that there was still some inequity across Southwestern America and California with Mexican-American students and Chinese-American students. Perhaps this order was due to when events happened; however, it boggles my mind that it really wasn't all that long ago that schools were so radically segregated and provided so little opportunity to all the students. 

As time goes on, I'm curious to see how schools will change to try to provide equal opportunity for all students. Will we see another huge movement in education similar to what happened with Brown vs. Board of Education? What will it be based on, and who will be the most affected?