Gordon Zebada Writing Plan Progress Check 1 School Desegration in Boston (6) 2-2 Module Two (3)
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Zebada M. Gordon
HIS 200: Applied History
Southern New Hampshire University
January 14, 2024
Topic and Research Question
Topic:
For my project, I picked "School Desegregation in Boston"
. The "School Desegregation in Boston" refers to a period from 1974 to 1976 when the court-ordered busing of students was implemented to achieve school desegregation. This was a response to the racial segregation that was prevalent in Boston's schools, where African American children's achievement levels were consistently lower than those of white children, and their schools were often dilapidated with out-of-date textbooks. (University, 2024)The struggle for racial equality in the United States has been a long and arduous journey, marked by numerous momentous events. One such event was the “School Desegregation in Boston,” a historical period from 1974 to 1976 that brought the issue of racial segregation in education to the forefront of national consciousness (Applied, 2024).
In the early 1970s, Boston’s schools were a stark representation of racial segregation. African American children were often disadvantaged, with lower achievement levels and inadequate resources compared to their white counterparts. In response to this glaring inequality, court-
ordered busing of students was implemented to achieve desegregation in schools (Price, 2022).
The forced busing of students from racially segregated neighborhoods led to an unprecedented level of violence and turmoil, making headlines across the country. This event had a profound national impact, highlighting the deep-seated racial tensions and the resistance to desegregation efforts (Price, 2022)
The “School Desegregation in Boston” was not an isolated event, but a part of the larger civil rights movement in the United States. This movement saw significant milestones like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed segregation in public places such as schools (Applied, 2024).
Despite the desegregation efforts, Boston and many other cities continue to face challenges related to racial inequality in education. These challenges underscore the importance of addressing systemic issues that contribute to educational disparities (Price, 2022)
In conclusion, the “School Desegregation in Boston” serves as a stark reminder of the struggles for racial equality and the ongoing efforts to ensure equal access to quality education for all. It underscores the importance of addressing systemic issues that contribute to educational disparities. (University, 2024)
Research Question:
How did the implementation of busing students to different neighborhoods as a part of the desegregation policy in Boston Public Schools influence the distribution of educational resources, and what was its subsequent impact on the academic performance of students across different neighborhoods?
Search Terms and Sources
Search terms that I have used in my research so far include: “School Desegregation in Boston”, “Resources – Beyond Busing”, “Beyond Busing – Boston School Desegregation Archival
Resources”, “Segregation and Integration in Boston”, and “The Black Educational Movement in Boston: A Sequence of Historical Events: a Chronology”. http://www.historyofboston.com/resource
Just to name a few of the helpful resources I have discovered thus far.
One secondary source is “Resources – Beyond Busing.” This resource provides a variety of primary and secondary source documents that provide context and detail on the events surrounding school desegregation in Boston. It is published by Northeastern University and can be found at http://www.northeastern.edu/libraryname/resourcename
.
Another secondary source is “Beyond Busing – Boston School Desegregation Archival Resources.” This is a digital library of scanned archival materials documenting the desegregation
of Boston’s public schools. It is also published by Northeastern University and can be found on the http://www.northeastern.edu/libraryname/resourcename
Additional sources include “Segregation and Integration in Boston” from the History of Boston, Northeastern University, which can be found on the History of Boston website, and “The Black Educational Movement in Boston: A Sequence of Historical Events: a Chronology” by Ruth Batson, published by Northeastern University, School of Education in 2001, which can be found on the Stark & Subtle Divisions: A Collaborative History of Segregation in Boston website http://www.starksubtledivisions.com/resource
References
Applied, H. S. (2024). Module One: Approaches to History | Learning Block 1-4: The Irish Immigrant Experience.
Southern New Hampshire University's HIS 200: Applied History.
Batson, R. (. (2001). Northeastern University Library
. Retrieved from The black educational movement in Boston: a sequence of Historical events: a chronology: http://www.starksubtledivisions.com/resource
HISTORY, G. B. (2017, November 28). Forgotten History: Desegregation of Boston Public Schools
. Retrieved from GLOBAL BLACK HISTORY: https://www.globalblackhistory.com/forgotten-history-desegregation-boston-public-
schools/
Matthew Delmont, S. F. (2020, November 17). Northeastern University
. Retrieved from Segregation and Integration in Boston: https://historyofboston.cssh.northeastern.edu/topics/segregation-integration/
Price, J. T. (2022, November 17). Northeastern University
. Retrieved from Northeast University:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/segregation-boston-public-schools/
University, N. (2024). Encyclopedia of Boston
. Retrieved from Desegregation Busing: https://bostonresearchcenter.org/projects_files/eob/single-entry-busing.html#
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