Sylvia Mendez: Education Equality Activist (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781502649720)

When she was only eight years old, Sylvia Mendez was part of a legal battle that ended segregation for Hispanic students in California. Seven years later, that barrier-breaking court case set a precedent for ending segregation across the country for students of all races and backgrounds. With this biography, readers will learn how Sylvia Mendez's parents fought for Hispanic students in California, how Mendez herself persevered through court cases and harassment at her new school, and how she is fighting for students today. A timeline and sidebars illustrate the connections between Mendez and other court cases for equality.

Author: J. M. Klein
ISBN-10: 1502649721
ISBN-13: 9781502649720
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2019
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.05lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.80w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
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