When Does It Make Sense to Rename a School? | Above the Noise

What’s in a name? That can be a loaded question when it comes to the names of public schools in the United States, which are commonly named after historical figures. But what if the person your school is named after did something problematic, such as owning slaves or advocating for racial segregation? Some students across the country are leading the charge to rename schools that are named after people who they think do not reflect the values they want in their school’s namesake. Join journalist Myles Bess as he unpacks the issue, then decide for yourself if, when, and how to rename a school.