Valentine’s Day marks the observed birthday of Frederick Douglass, who was born in Maryland in 1818. Like many people born in slavery, he did not
Author: jdmurphy315
There were two prominent proposals in 1967 to create new educational complexes in public parks to educate children from a wide range of backgrounds.
One thing I’ve often found while discussing trends in the Rochester City School District during the Civil Rights era is that people often have a
A data fellowship for a tree canopy project grew out of my reporting on racial discrimination in Rochester.
My book cover is here, and it’s a good one.
The new survey shows strong interest among some students for diverse schools, including inter-district magnets.
My book, “Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger,” is available for pre-order in advance of its March 15, 2022 release date.
Are school district boundaries at the root of educational segregation?
One of the key points I try to stress in my book is that, while schools were greatly affected by housing segregation in Rochester, they
RCSD has many schools that could be renamed to connect with and inspire students.