Today, Delaware schools are resegregating. While the practice of officially keeping Black students from the better funded schools, like the practice of redlining, is illegal, without permanent and vigorous safeguards against de facto segregation Delaware schools have declined into a familiar divide. T oday’s segregation is not solely a racial one, it is an economic one too. As busing devolved into school choice systems, students and families have had to navigate a chaotic and confusing system. Those without the time or ability to do so are often left behind. How did one of the most effective integration plans in the United States fall apart? In 1978, the 9-3 plan took effect. Intended to ensure equality and quality in the various schools of New Castle County, this plan bused students to suburban schools and into Wilmington for 9 and 3 years of education respectively. While this busing was vigorously opposed by many vocal protesters, it was overall both pe...