The implications of equal protection for K-12 studentsin Classifications based on English language learners; Classifications through ability grouping/tracking; Classifications in academic programs based on gender; Classifications in sports programs based on gender; and Classifications to assign students to specific schools for racial balance.

address the following group:

1. Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified;
2. Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications; and
3. Describe what equal protection requires.

Include at least five references in these groups. At least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases