Since the decision in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, public schools entered a period of integration. Our schools are now experiencing resegregation. In reviewing this issue, I have incorporated material from two sources, Taking Sides: Contrasting Views on Race and Ethnicity (6th Edition) and Racial and Ethnic Groups (13th Edition). I explored the reasons for resegregation, whether integration exists and why, as well as possible strategies for integrating public schools in today's world and whether or not these strategies are realistic. To understand resegregation, it is necessary to understand segregation, integration, and resegregation. These problems are not exclusive to public schools but are prevalent throughout society. In order to address these issues, you must first examine race and ethnicity and understand their direct impact on integration and therefore segregation. Race and ethnicity could produce considerable volumes of material. To keep things simple for this article, I accept the following as true: “The United States is a very diverse nation… Although the composition of the population is changing, problems of prejudice, discrimination, and distrust remain” ( Schaefer 4). I also accept as fact: “In every society, not all groups are treated or considered the same” (Schaefer 4). In Taking Sides: Clashing Opinions on Race and Ethnicity, Tim Lockette expresses the yes opinion that resegregation is happening in public schools and must be addressed. Ingrid Gould Ellen represents non-opinion. She explores integration in neighborhoods and believes that it is indeed improving and will result in the maintenance and integration of schools. Ellen is interested in social segregation and believes that "the ultimate question is why our country's residential neighborhoods are so segregated...in the midst of education on paper." As a nation, it is our responsibility to make quality education easily accessible to all. The task is difficult because “addressing the question of resegregation means evaluating public education in America” (Dangelo305-306). If we want our public schools to be integrated, we must first educate the general public. Perhaps, given enough time, integration could happen naturally, but generations are suffering from substandard education. We must recognize the value of quality education for all and increase the number of people working to find solutions. Works Cited D'Angelo, Raymond and Douglas, Herbert. Taking Sides: Conflicting Views on Race and Ethnicity (8th Edition). New York: Contemporary Learning Series group within the McGraw-Hill Higher Education Division, 2011. Schaefer, Richard T. Racial and Ethnic Groups (13th edition). United States: Pearson Education, Inc..., 2012