70 Years After Brown v. Board: US Schools Face Persistent Segregation

Despite the landmark ruling, American schools remain divided by race and socioeconomic status, with significant disparities in resources and opportunities.

Many schools are as segregated today as they were in the 1950s, with 60% of Black and Latino students attending predominantly nonwhite schools.
Predominantly nonwhite schools receive $23 billion less in funding compared to predominantly white schools, exacerbating inequalities.
Court decisions over the decades have weakened desegregation efforts, limiting tools available to integrate schools.
Residential segregation driven by housing policies continues to influence school demographics and funding disparities.
Advocates call for renewed efforts and policy changes to address systemic inequities and achieve true integration.