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The Root: The scary segregated school trend in NC
- 02-03-2011
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By Cynthia Gordy/NPR
First Lady Michelle Obama announced Tuesday that the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Charlotte is a city marked by its southern charm, warm hospitality, and an 'up by the bootstraps' mentality that has propelled the city forward as one of the fastest-growing in the South," Mrs. Obama wrote in an email to Democratic supporters explaining the decision. There's also the fact that in 2008 her husband narrowly defeated Senator John McCain in North Carolina, winning by 12,000 votes. The choice of Charlotte signals President Obama's intention to compete for the state again, and the South in general. One can only hope that the Dems' focus on North Carolina will also draw attention to a disturbing trend in some of the state's public schools. In 2002, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district responded to budget cuts by eliminating a longstanding busing program designed to ensure diversity. The move effectively re-segregated schools by race and income — and now another district is following suit. (more...)
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