Kahlenberg, Richard D.
Researchers: Richard D. Kahlenberg
University Affiliation: The Century Foundation
Email: kahlenberg@tcf.org
Research Question:
Explores the end of court-ordered desgregation, describes the alternative of socioeconomic integration, and sketches prospects for economic school integration in the future.
Published: 1
Journal Name or Institutional Affiliation: Nova Publishers
Journal Entry: The End of Desegregation?, Chapter 7, pp. 149-175
Year: 2003
Findings:
- Many communities are voluntarily adopting socioeconomic integration plans based primarily on school choice rather than forced busing
- Communities turning to hybrid approach that overcomes some flaws inherent in “free choice”, mandatory busing, and magnet schools
- Controlled choice allows parents to designate their choice schools and districts honor choices in ways that promote racial or socioeconomic integration
- State-level legal efforts can spur socioeconomic integration