For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. For eight-year-old A.M., who lives in South Los Angeles, Point Fermin Marine Science Magnet School is more than a place to learn. It’s a safe, nurturing environment where they can explore their passion for sea animals and grow among diverse students from across Los Angeles. At the time, segregation in Los Angeles schools was widespread. Many Black students attended schools that were overwhelmingly Black, despite Black students representing a much smaller percentage of the district’s overall enrollment.