California sees 47% drop in Black student enrollment, ACLU report reveals

(US MEDIA GROUP) – A new report, spearheaded by a coalition led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), is set to shed light on a worrying decline in the enrollment of Black students in California. The State of Black Education California report, slated for release on Wednesday, will reveal alarming statistics and bring attention to the persistent issue of segregation in schools. The release of this report comes on the heels of the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in schools to be unconstitutional. While the ruling marked a significant step towards equal education opportunities, the numbers unveiled by the coalition’s data are a stark reminder that there is still much work to be done. According to the findings, Black student enrollment in California has steadily decreased by a staggering 47% from 2003 to 2023. The report also highlights that California ranks as the third most segregated state for Black students in the nation. These troubling trends are a cause for concern and demand immediate attention. The report delves into 24 areas of inequality that have a significant impact on the education of Black students in the state. One...