Lesson 5: History of American Education

For this post we are looking at the history of American education. While considering this topic I looked at my service learning placement. I look at Mrs. Nelsons classroom and see such diversity. Children of different races, from Latin American to Asian to White, come together to learn. In the past few weeks I have done some research on Ruby Bridges and Brown vs. the Board of Education. As I look at my Kindergartners (The same age as Ruby was), it is so difficult for me to see a time with out integrated education. All I see are 40 smiling faces, ready to learn. For this I am grateful for Brown vs. the Board of Education for starting something that led to the wonderfully diverse classroom that I have the opportunity to work with.