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Note: The Austin American-Statesman newspaper had several name changes over the five decades covered in this timeline. The variations reflect usage for that time—Austin Statesman, The Austin Statesman, The Austin-Statesman, The Austin American, The Austin American-Statesman, American Statesman, The American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman.
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The Department of Health, Education and Welfare finds that the Austin ISD is in violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act because of the existence of eight predominantly black schools. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970; Austin American- Statesman, “School Hearing Concludes,” January 24, 1970] |
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The Austin ISD School Board votes unanimously to reject Plan C, a desegregation plan that would have classified Mexican American children as white. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970; The Echo, “East Austin Wins First Round in School Board Fight,” May 19, 1970] |
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The federal government brings suit against the Austin ISD for alleged failure to comply with desegregation guidelines. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970; Austin American-Statesman, “Integration Suit Filed on Austin,” August 08, 1970] |
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In an effort to meet federal desegregation guidelines, the school board approves a new teacher crossover plan, which will make the faculty makeup in each school comparable to the composition of the student body. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)- 1970; The Austin American, “108 Teachers Will ‘Cross Over&rsquo,” August 13, 1970] |
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Anderson High welcomes Mexican American and Anglo student transfers. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970s; The Austin American, “Austin Schools Begin Court-Ordered Mixins,” September 01, 1970] |
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Two-way busing as the beginning of a school integration problem is advocated by many of the nearly 100 citizens at a public forum. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970; The Austin American, “Bus Plan Advocated By Group,” October 09, 1970] |
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The Austin ISD Board adopts a desegregation policy regarding staff assignments, classroom, activities, and future school planning. [AF-Segregation-Public Schools-S1700 (2)-1970; The Austin American, “Board Formalizes Integration Policy,” December 15, 1970] |
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