Nazis at school board meetings, teachers who refused to teach black children: these were just two of the many challenges Lee McMurrin faced during the turbulent years of court-ordered school integration. By employing a collaborative approach, Dr. McMurrin and his colleagues managed to keep the Toledo, Ohio public schools out of court. Upon becoming superintendent of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin public schools, his Toledo experience helped to inform his approach in a system that was already in federal court as a result of school segregation. Other major US cities, including Boston and Chicago,...
Nazis at school board meetings, teachers who refused to teach black children: these were just two of the many challenges Lee McMurrin faced during the...
Lee McMurrin has written a tribute to his late wife, Frances, and describes how her attributes exemplified the life of a Christian woman. Frances was born in a one room cabin but became a world traveler. Over the course of her life, Frances' commitment to her Christianity was evident as she served as a prayer warrior for many people. She exhibited her artistic talent in the homes she decorated for her husband and childrenand the many ceramic pieces she created, including a full Nativity scene, and the beautiful handmade cards she made for family and friends. Her hospitality and generous...
Lee McMurrin has written a tribute to his late wife, Frances, and describes how her attributes exemplified the life of a Christian woman. Frances w...
