As early as the nineteenth century there have been cases of families challenging education inequity in their communities. One example is Ruby Bridges. In 1960, first grader Ruby Bridges made history when she was the first African American student to integrate the William Franz Elementary School, a public school in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges was honored in 2015 with the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.
The fight for education is more than an interest in the pursuit of knowledge. It is the recognition that education can fundamentally impact a person's quality of life and is a key factor for social mobility. In the ever changing political landscape it is hard to keep track of education laws and standards in the country. In the United States, all children are entitled to equal access to basic public education, and secondary education regardless of their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status, citizenship or the status of their parents/ guardians.
