Dismantling Desegregation explains the consequences of resegregation and offers direction for a more constructive route toward an equitable future. By citing case studies of ten school districts across the country, Orfield and Eaton uncover the demise of what many feel have been the only legally enforceable routes of access and opportunity for millions of school children in America.
Desegregation has been one of the only legally enforceable routes of access and opportunity for millions of school children. However, the American Supreme court has opened the door for wide-scale abandonment of desegregation plans. This text analyses the trend, offering evidence and solutions.