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Racism & Power: The Inaccessibility Of Opportunity In The Educational System In The United States, Neda Brisport
Racism & Power: The Inaccessibility Of Opportunity In The Educational System In The United States, Neda Brisport
Neda Brisport
President Obama began his letter regarding The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with the very poignant statement: “Every child in America deserves a world-class education.”[1] Although the Constitution does not directly address the notion of education, the federal government and judiciary have made it clear through various Acts and case law that the United States of America values education and that we care for all of our children. Is it that only certain children are getting a “world-class education”, while others are being deprived of their mental nutrition and tools for success? This paper will argue …