Homework: Equal Protection & Public Education Essay
Research the implications of equal protection for K-12 students within one of the following groups:
• Classifications based on English language learners;
• Classifications through ability grouping/tracking;
• Classifications in academic programs based on gender;
• Classifications in sports programs based on gender; and
• Classifications to assign students to specific schools for racial balance.
In a 500 to 750 words essay, address the following for the group that you have chosen:
• Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified;
• Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications; and
• 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.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.