The Journal of Educational Controversy Interviews Author David Engle

In the fall of 2000, David Engle became the principal of Ballard High School in Seattle. At the time, the Seattle School was implementing an integration plan that allowed families to choose which high school they would like to attend. In the event of high enrollment at a particular school, the district had made provisions for a "racial tiebreaker" to be used, giving minority groups priority over the substantial population of white students in the area. When, after the protests of many of the white neighborhoods in the Seattle area, the 9th Circuit Court ruled against use of the "racial tiebreaker," Engle resigned his position in protest. To view the full interview, or to read Engle's article, please visit: http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Resources/CEP/eJournal/AuthorsTalk.shtml

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[balcrstephens]

I was at ballard when he left!!!!