African American Studies(Education) Chapter 10 “Integration: Lost and Profit” from A Class of Their Own:

Chapter 10 only-Please write in essay format with paragraphs. In a minimum of three pages, please answer and discuss the following questions: 1. First impressions-What parts of the reading(s) did you find surprising, puzzling, useful, new, already knew, and interesting? 2. Essential message 3. How did school integration affect black and white teachers as well as black and white students? 4. Describe the impact of school integration and the disproportionate effect upon black teachers. 5. What was the result of the desegregation plans to create a majority-white/minority-black ratios in individual schools? 6. What challenges did black teachers face in predominately white schools? 7. How did black students comport themselves differently within integrated schools as opposed to their behavior in segregated schools? 8. How did the rebellious currents of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements affect black students and their quest for education in integrated school systems? 9. Describe the tensions between black teachers and the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).10. What effect did the “freedom of choice” have on black communities, students, and teachers?11. Describe the relationship between black and white teacher organizations once they merged into one organization and what problems occurred after the merger?12. Did school desegregation benefit black students and teachers regarding the quality of education that was implemented in segregated black schools?13. Why does segregation still exist in private schools today?14. What are some of the challenges that minority families face in trying to get access to private school options for their children?15. Explain how race play a factor for minority students that receive vouchers to attend private schools and impact does it have on their well-being.16. Significance for African Americans and education17. Points of agreement/dissension18. Summary/closing