Racial Segregation in Education Racial segregation in education has been a longstanding issue in the United States, with roots dating back to the infamous Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education. This landmark case challenged the constitutionality of segregated schools based on race, leading to a ruling that declared such practices unconstitutional. Despite this ruling, segregation in education has persisted in various forms over the years, pointing to the deepseated nature of this problem. Historical Context Brown v. Board of Education: This case brought before the Supreme Court in 1954 led to the groundbreaking ruling that segregation in schools violated the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. The court’s decision marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, setting