Preface


 -Ruby Bridges is a back girl who attended the all white William Frantz Public School in 1960.

-The story is about desegregation of public schools in New Orleans from the 1960's to post Hurricane Katrina recovery.

-The story focuses on "race, resistance, resiliency, and recovery" surrounding New Orleans and its public education. 

-The words used in the story are intentional as they depict the social constructs that were occurring at this time.

-Race, natural disaster, poverty, and corruption issues were at its highest in New Orleans at the turn of the century, which led to a fundamental change in public schools in New Orleans.

-Provides the events surrounding William Frantz Public School in chronological order and describes the topics that will be discussed in each chapter.

-Racism deeply divides the United States as it is found in many aspects of our society.


Reflection: After reading the preface of this story, I am very enthusiastic to start this story. I have heard of Ruby Bridges before, but have never delved into her story and the challenges of New Orleans revolving around their public school system.  Since I am pursuing a career in elementary education, I think it is important for me to understand the story of William Frantz Public School and the events surrounding it. As a future educator I intend to use the knowledge I gain from not only this course, but from all of my courses, so I can be an advocate for all of my students and break down any social barriers that may be in their way. With this said, I am excited to learn more about the William Frantz Public School and Ruby Bridges story, in the upcoming chapters.

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