Our Mission
In alignment with the Southern Education Foundation’s mission to expand educational opportunity for all, this site serves as a hub for educators, districts, and policymakers working on school desegregation efforts. We offer resources and practical tools informed by history and practice to support measurable progress toward educational equality. Our goal is to make resources clear, accessible, and aligned with current policy and regulations so users can achieve measurable outcomes in the pursuit of desegregation.
Success Stories
Meridian Public School District, MS
Breaking Free from Federal Supervision
Under a 2013 consent decree, Meridian significantly reformed disciplinary inequities. Suspensions dropped dramatically (from ~10,000/year to ~1,200), lifting the district into unitary status in 2023. Resource Link
Success Stories
Desegregation case for Jackson County School District closed
A federal judge has officially closed the long-standing desegregation case involving the Jackson County School District in Florida. The decision marks the end of court oversight that began in 1970, following a joint motion from the district and the U.S. Department of Justice confirming compliance with prior desegregation orders. Resource Link
Success Stories
Decades‑Long Desegregation Suit in Final Phase
Video overview of PCSSD’s move toward unitary status after sustained court supervision. Resource Link
Desegregation Reflection Guide: Know Your School System
Tools
Educational Equity Toolkit
Developed by The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, this toolkit offers advocacy frames, planning guides, and policy tools.
Desegregation Indicators
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Featured Tools and Success Stories
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Equity Assistance Center - South, Region II
Serving 11 Southern States & District of Columbia
Curious how desegregation varies across the South? Hover over a state to see desegregation stats, student demographics, and court oversight. Then click through to dive into state specific legal context, indicator tracking, and resources to help your push toward unitary status.