Latino school segregation

Date and country of first publication

2007
United States

Definition

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Latino school segregation refers to the practice of separating Latino students from their counterparts of other racial/ethnic backgrounds in educational settings. This can occur through various means, such as intentionally creating schools or classrooms that mainly serve Latino students or implementing discriminatory policies that limit access to quality education for this community.

Historically, Latino school segregation has been prevalent in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century when racial segregation was legally enforced. Many Latino students were assigned to separate, inferior schools compared to their white peers. This form of segregation perpetuated educational inequities and perpetuated discrimination and social inequality.

While legal segregation has been officially abolished, Latino school segregation still exists in some parts of the country due to ongoing racial and socio-economic disparities. Latino students are more likely to attend schools with limited resources, overcrowded classrooms, and lower academic achievement levels. Factors contributing to this segregation include residential patterns, socio-economic inequalities, and policies that disproportionately affect Latino communities.

Efforts to combat Latino school segregation focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. These include implementing policies that promote equal access to quality education for all students, funding targeted school interventions in low-income communities, addressing housing inequalities that contribute to residential segregation, and developing culturally responsive curriculum and teaching practices that support Latino students' success. Advocacy groups and civil rights organizations also play a significant role in raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and challenging practices that perpetuate school segregation.

Further reading

McCormick J.; Ayala C.J. (2007) "Felícita "La Prieta" Méndez (1916 1998) and the end of Latino school segregation in California", Centro Journal, 19(2), pp. 12-35. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/ ]

Santiago M. (2020) "Diluting mexican american history for public consumption: How mendez became the “Mexican American Brown”", Teachers College Record, 122(8), pp. 369-388. Teachers College, Columbia University. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/ ]