Frederica Wilson tweeted the following:
"This "grouping" has had generational effects on how school district boundaries are drawn, and its effects could not be clearer.Now, between one to two-thirds of students attend schools with peers of their same racial and ethnic group, depending on the region."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Frederica Wilson:
"School segregation leads to unequal resources & opportunities for students.Brown v. Board said it.Teachers know it.But a new @USGAO report finds that as our students become more diverse, school segregation is rising. Some important takeaways: gao.gov/products/gao-2"Read on Twitter
"Nationally, were seeing an increase in school districts breaking down along racial linesa remnant of redlining and discrimination.When banks refused to lend to minority families, they limited the ability of communities to integrate, splitting neighborhoods among racial lines."Read on Twitter
"Whether its delivering on funding for COVID relief and assistance, or supporting local heritage & historical preservation efforts, I am proud to deliver for the residents of @CityofMiami! Partnerships with local leaders are crucial to maintaining & strengthening our communities." on July 20Read on Twitter
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