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Story:
Plan for Omaha Schools Raises Segregation Concerns, 06/05/06
1. What significant law was recently passed in Nebraska?
2. Who was behind the effort to create the law? What did this person argue?
3. According to the article, how is race an issue in Omaha?
4. How will the law work?
5. Why does Ernie Chambers think this new law is necessary?
6. What have critics said about the new law?
7. What is the NAACP and what is their opinion of the new law?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. After reading the article, what do you think about the new law? Would you support it? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning with clear examples. 2. What is "separate but equal"? Why is it a theme in American history? 3. What are the benefits of diversity in schools? 4. How diverse is your school? What factors do you think contribute to this level of diversity? Should it be improved? How would you do that? Write a 300-500 word essay on any of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |