* Filing lawsuits: LULAC filed numerous lawsuits in various states challenging segregation in schools. These lawsuits were often based on the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, arguing that segregation deprived Latino students of equal educational opportunities. While not achieving the landmark status of Brown v. Board, these cases were crucial in chipping away at segregation in specific districts and states.
* Lobbying and political pressure: LULAC lobbied state and local governments to desegregate schools, working within the political system to effect change. This involved advocating for legislation, appealing to elected officials, and mobilizing community support.
* Community organizing and education: LULAC worked to raise awareness about the harms of school segregation within the Latino community. This included educational campaigns, public speaking engagements, and community organizing to build support for desegregation efforts. They aimed to empower Latino communities to demand equal access to education for their children.
* Working with other civil rights organizations: LULAC often collaborated with other civil rights organizations, including the NAACP, sharing resources and strategies to advance the common goal of desegregation. While their approaches and priorities sometimes differed, a shared commitment to racial justice facilitated collaboration.
It's important to note that the fight against school segregation faced unique challenges for Latinos. Sometimes, they were relegated to separate, often poorly funded, schools even when legally mandated segregation by race wasn't explicitly in place. Furthermore, language barriers and the varied legal landscape across different states impacted their strategies. LULAC's persistent work, though often less nationally prominent than some other groups, was vital in the struggle for educational equity for Latino students.