Desegregation
Coverage of Desegregation in the Nexus archive.
- William G. Brown, Louisiana’s first black state education superintendent, helped reform a failing system
William G. Brown, Louisiana’s first Black superintendent of education, exposed severe financial mismanagement and poor records in the state public school system through an 1873 report. His subsequent call for reform resulted in improvements to school oversight, the construction of 213 schoolhouses, and the defense of desegregation. His achievements contributed a unique chapter to the educational history of Louisiana.
- The week in politics (July 29, 2026)
The article provides a weekly roundup of political developments and reflects on the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee's impact on Houston's desegregation over 50 years ago.
- How public education has transformed in Virginia since the nation’s founding
Virginia's public education system has evolved over 250 years through policy, instruction, and technology changes. Legislators like Shelly Simonds and Sam Rasoul emphasize professionalizing teaching, improving equity in school funding, and updating curricula for a tech-driven future. Historical reforms, including desegregation, have expanded access but challenges remain in resource distribution.