Brown v. Board of Education
1. Choose a landmark legal case that has influenced a local, state, or school board policy from below:
○ Brown v. Board of Education
2. Utilizing a design tool such as Piktochart, Canva, Google Sites, etc., create a well-organized, engaging, one-page historical chronology infographic. Your infographic must be parent/teacher/community college personnel (stakeholders)-friendly and include all of the following:
○ A detailed chronology of the events that led to the case
○ The case findings and legal decisions
○ The influence and/or effects of the ruling(s) of the case on local, state, or school board policy
○ At least 3 key ideas of how this educational policy affects, influences, and impacts the responsibility of the school or college counselor
○ Research and cite a minimum of 5 informational sources
○ APA style (7th edition) citations of all graphic sources and text
The Brown vs Board of Education case began in 1950 when the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) filed suit against Topeka Public Schools seeking an end to segregated elementary schools. In 1954, after years of appeals by both sides in various courts throughout Kansas and Washington D.C., Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling citing that separate educational institutions based solely on skin color were indeed unconstitutional under existing law.
This ruling set precedent future rulings involving desegregation cases countrywide which allowed more opportunities African American attend quality educational institutions afforded white students creating paths success families previously denied access due their skin color . This opened doors better employment opportunities reduced discrimination within job markets ultimately leading social economic improvements countless lives nationwide .
At local level , Brown v Board established importance combatting institutional racism through implementation anti-discrimination policies at governmental agencies such departments education healthcare transportation etc.. These measures have been adapted countless political organizations implementing different levels social responsibility citizens within those states ensuring equality all regardless racial backgrounds . Additionally Supreme Court mandated regular review programs implemented districts order ensure equal protection rights law being followed properly .
For college counselors , understanding impact historic decision made by Supreme Court very important service they provide students daily basis . Not only do they need fully grasp implications legislations like these but also advice individuals how take advantage newly created opportunities help them navigate still existent inequalities society today leveraging fundamental fairness offered Constitution while providing sound guidance during times doubt.
Schools must create environments safe learning free any type discrimination push marginalized communities forefront order build inclusive cultures where every student can thrive no matter race religion gender or identity – something required granted by court via Brown v Board thus making it foundation successful efforts toward equity justice nationwide