![]() ![]() Ruby braved William Frantz Elementary School on her own. A few days before the start of school, the two African American students who were going to attend with Ruby, decided to stay in their home school. ![]() The school district delayed their start and Ruby's first day of school was November 14, 1960. The six students were to be sent to two different all-white schools. Ruby and five other students passed the exam. The school district created an entrance exam to see if African American students could handle being in an all-white school. In 1960 a federal court ordered Louisiana schools to desegregate. Ruby spent kindergarten in a segregated classroom. However, southern states continued to resist. the Board of Education ended racial segregation in public schools. In 1954 the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. RBWTSD gives children the opportunity to celebrate Ruby's courage by walking to school. Through the activities, students will explain how heroes from long ago. This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Ruby Bridges. In this lesson, students learn about the importance of character and individual action. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD) is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today's collective efforts for change. 2.25 4.8 (592) PDF Add one to cart Ruby Bridges Reader Black History Month ESL Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade Created by Jill Richardson Fun Ruby Bridges Activities for your Little Learners.
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