Title: History of Institutional Racism in U.S. Public Schools - The Edvocate
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History of Institutional Racism in U.S. Public Schools
Institutional Racism today – the “New Racism”
Matthew Lynch

Content: The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Department Office for Civil Rights were created during this time. Both were enacted to ensure that civil rights were upheld and that federal funding would be distributed without discrimination in the educational system. Following these tumultuous periods, public school became more integrated from the 1960s to the 1980s, with schools leveling out through the decades. But where does that leave us now? Institutional Racism today – the “New Racism”
In modern times, “New Racism” arose; concealed, more subtle, and much harder to detect, this New Racism operates deep under the radar. The Black Lives Matter Movement and the looming Trump administration have propelled the conversation of race and racial issues to the forefront of American consciousness. It is argued, however, that while these conversations are crucial, we are not recognizing the systemic racism that has been present in our educational system for decades. Racism is so deeply innate that it is believed that racism no longer exists in our country. But in our public schools, another story is being told.