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Little Rock Central High School National Historic SiteThe statues on the front of Central High School are likenesses of Greek gods and goddesses.
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Distance Learning Opportunities
 
Flyer for distance learning programs.

Would you like to talk to a park ranger before you visit the site? Do you live out of town or out of state? Are you unable to visit the site? Then call (501.396.3000) or email the park's education specialist to arrange for a distance learning program for your school.

 
Ball State University Electronic Field Trip webpage.
The Nine Who Made a Difference
Follow this link to access the Ball State University Electronic Field Trip (EFT) about the Little Rock Nine. The EFT has a complete curriculum website for teachers with lesson plans and other educational content for students. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
 
Home page for new website about school desegregation in Norfolk, VA.

Learn more about another community that closed its schools to prevent integration.

Click here to view documents and resources about school desegregation in Norfolk, VA from Old Dominion University.
Cafeteria at Central High School.
Virtual Tour of Central High
Click here to go to AETN's virtual tour of Central High School.
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Still photo of Mike Wallace interview with Orval Faubus, 1957. Faubus is in a suit and tie, sitting behind desk in governor's office.
Mike Wallace Interviews
Click here to view 1957 interviews with Orval Faubus and Harry Ashmore.
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Science lab at Dunbar High School, circa 1942  

Did You Know?
Dunbar High School served as the school for African American students in Little Rock prior to desegregation. Today, it is a magnet middle school and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

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