This chronology was compiled as a finding aid to a collection of newspaper clippings compiled by Authur A. Benson regarding the Kansas City desegregation case. This series consists of newspaper and magazine articles relating to the Kansas City desegregation case and the Kansas City School District. The articles come from a variety of local, state, and national sources. The clippings illustrate the intricacies of public school policy and politics at work. Lawsuit is also be brought against the federal government and HEW to ensure achievement of desegregation and to force the department's continuation of funds.
Plaintiffs are the schoolchildren.
District cross-claims against State of Missouri. First day of trial in suit which seeks the reassignment of students between Kansas City School District and eleven suburban districts. Plaintiffs are represented by twelve KC area students. Analysis in Kansas City Times describes background and information between 1977-1984. U.S. District Judge Russell G. Clark dismisses all eleven suburban school districts from KC suit.