Equal Schools

This passage discusses the fight for equal education during segregation. African American children had to attend poorly funded schools while white children had better resources. Oliver Brown’s case against unfair schooling reached the Supreme Court and became known as Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in schools unconstitutional. The decision inspired hope but faced resistance, as some states delayed integration. Ultimately, it became a turning point in American history, proving that working together for justice can create lasting change.

Reading about equal schools helps students develop comprehension skills by understanding court cases and their impact. It introduces them to legal and historical vocabulary like “segregation,” “unconstitutional,” and “integration.” Students strengthen grammar and sentence structure by analyzing how the passage explains cause and effect. They practice summarizing complex information in their own words. This type of reading also builds empathy and cultural awareness, deepening their overall literacy skills.