Describe what equal protection requires.

Research the implications of equal protection for K-12 students within one of the following groups: 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. In an essay, address the following for the group that you have chosen: Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified. Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications; and Describe what equal protection requires. Include at least five references in your essay. At least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.