Equal Protection and Public Education Essay

Research the implications of equal protection for K-12 students  within one of the following groups:

1. Classifications based on English language learners;
2. Classifications through ability grouping/tracking;
3. Classifications in academic programs based on gender;
4. Classifications in sports programs based on gender; and
5. Classifications to assign students to specific schools for    racial balance.

In a 500-750-word essay, address the following for the group that  you have chosen:

1. Summarize the factual background on how the students are  classified;
2. Identify the legal issues presented by these    classifications; and
3. Describe what equal protection  requires.

Include at least five references in your essay. At least three of  the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA  Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-involved/federal-court-activities/brown-board-education-re-enactment/history.aspx

https://advance-lexis-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/api/document/collection/cases/id/3S4X-JD90-003B-S3RR-00000-00?cite=347%20U.S.%20483&context=1516831

https://advance-lexis-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/api/document/collection/cases/id/3S4X-5GS0-003B-S4SF-00000-00?cite=457%20U.S.%20202&context=1516831