White children were not typically encouraged to interact with Mexican children. As a result, the Mexican parents boycotted the school. Eventually, this issue was taken by the courts and with the help of the Mexican Counsel, the Mexican parents won the case. The verdict stated that racial segregation amongst the children was illegal. Unfortunately, the rest of the nation did not follow the example until decades later.
Segregation still exists today, though more cleverly disguised than in years past.
For instance, tracking is prevalent throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District. This type of schooling only perpetuates a social hierarchy within a community in which students live as adults. This type of segregation only perpetuates the social strata with the pre-selected elite remaining at the top.