Rankin County Schools End Desegregation Oversight | Jackson News

After nearly 60 years, the Rankin County School District in Mississippi has officially ended federal court oversight under a historic desegregation order dating back to 1967. A judge declared the district has eliminated racial discrimination, allowing students to attend schools near their homes regardless of race. But the victory is contested — NAACP leaders and attorneys point to lingering inequities, including underrepresentation of Black teachers and sudden hiring of Black educators just before hearings. The Legal Defense Fund reminds the district that constitutional rights and equity remain non-negotiable, even if perfection isn’t the goal. The district has stayed silent, leaving the fight for true school equity far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6be9872f28e0f3b4