Discussion Questions: Lucy Laney

• What was Lucy Laney’s philosophy of education? Explain why Laney believed educating young black women was so important.
• What subjects did her students study? How does that compare with what you're studying in school?
• How did Laney’s model differ from Booker T. Washington’s Tuskegee Institute?
• Name some of Laney’s achievements. What do you think is her legacy?