Concerns and Criticisms of Forced Busing in OKC Public Schools

Item — Box: 51, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_51_12_0020

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Concerns and Criticisms of forced Busing in OKC Public Schools

The text includes a series of letters and articles related to the issue of forced busing in the OKC School District I-89. The writer expresses concerns about the negative effects of forced busing on education, race relations, and communities. They also suggest various solutions, such as dividing the school district and cutting back on expenses related to busing. The writer also criticizes federal aid to education and advocates for phasing it out. Additionally, there is a mention of a newspaper article discussing the improvement of a school district after dropping out of federal and state programs. The writer expresses their disappointment with the state of public education in OKC and suggests that they would not choose to stay in the public school district if given the choice again.

Dates

1981

Language of Materials

English

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