San Antonio V. Rodriguez And the Pursuit of Equal Education: The Debate over Discrimination And School Funding
by Paul A. Sracic
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San Antonio v. Rodriguez and the Pursuit of Equal Education by Paul Sracic examines the landmark Supreme Court case addressing school funding disparities in Texas. The book delves into the complex interplay of law, politics, and education, highlighting how the case arose from inequalities in funding based on property taxes that disadvantaged Mexican American students. Despite efforts for reform, the Supreme Court ruled that education was not a fundamental right under the Constitution, show more leaving the issue to state legislatures. Sracic provides a detailed narrative that combines legal analysis with oral history, showcasing the significant impact of the case on educational equity and judicial federalism in the United States. show lessTags
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Paul A. Sracic is associate professor of political science at Youngstown State University
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