Equal Protection and Public Education
Classifications based on English language learners
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 relevant court cases. See the attached document, as well as the assigned readings for this topic, for appropriate sources.
Appropriate group is selected from assignment description. Summary expertly outlines how these students are classified with detail and supporting resources.
Legal issues for selected group are thoroughly explained with specific examples and supporting resources.
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is met.
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students
https://www.pbs.org/video/constitution-usa-peter-sagal-equal-protectionpart-ii/
https://www.pbs.org/video/constitution-usa-peter-sagal-do-children-illegal-immigrants-have-right-public/
