In 2022, why are schools still segregated?

Segregation within schools has been a problem in America for far too long. It is an issue that tends to be downplayed by the government. The government will continue to sit here and say that segregation within schools no longer exists, but it is more than obvious that is still absolutely exists. I, as well as many others, can say that we have personally witnessed segregation happen within schools. Many people think segregation does not exist anymore simply because they do not see it with their own eyes, but this is not the case. Segregation still happens whether people are willing to acknowledge and address it or not and it happens for more reasons than people think. It can occur because of race, sexuality, gender, and many other things. In an article titled "Schools are still segregated, and black children are paying a price" written by Emma Garcia, she states "in high-poverty schools with a high share of students of color, black students scored on average 20 points less on standardized math tests then their counterparts in low-poverty, mostly white schools". This goes to show how students of color are treated differently than white students and it begins to affect their education which is completely unfair. I believe segregation still exists because nothing is being done to address and fix the issue. Even if the issue is addressed, it is never fixed. Students need adults to fight for them and advocate for their right to a fair and equal education. 




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