Season 2 Episode 3

School Choice as a Driver of Segregation – All of the Above Season 2 Episode 3

Is school choice intensifying segregation in American schools? We begin this episode with a review of recent education news about the impact of discrimination on young kids, the effort one district is making to have parents pay a fee when their kids are absent, and a new report about school police. We then take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding school choice. With American schools more segregated than they were before Brown v. Board, are school choice measures addressing inequity or are they making segregation worse?

HEADLINES IN EDUCATION - EPISODE 3

Jeff and Manuel examine recent headlines in education. A new study shows that racial discrimination has harmful effects on young kids, a California school district is asking parents to pay money each time their child is absent from school, and a new report highlights racial disparities in school police interactions with students.

SCHOOL CHOICE AS A DRIVER OF SEGREGATION

Jeffrey brings in his elementary class photo to highlight the racial segregation that results from school choice measures. With American schools more segregated than they were before Brown v. Board, are school choice measures addressing inequity or are they making segregation worse? We explore the impact of school choice measures, from specialized programs to charter schools, and discuss whether these measures address systemic inequities or reinforce them.