Solutions in Other Cities
The schools in Hartford, CT have worked to create integrated schools with magnet schools in the urban core, that attract more affluent suburbanites to attend. Officials at these schools were interviewed for the This American Life episode on integration. You can also learn more about the model in this New York Times article.
The school district in Louisville, KY is one of the most integrated in the country. When they were first ordered to desegregate in the 70's, many people in the community protested the change. But the community came around, and ended up really valuing their integrated schools. Even though the Supreme Court found in favor of a parent the district for busing her son across town, the city has worked to keep their integrated schools. They also have a comprehensive housing plan that has helped with integration and with building a thriving city. You can read more about Louisville schools in this Atlantic article.
These are two different strategies that worked at increasing school integration. Do you think either of these models would work in Austin? Get in touch through the Blog or Contact pages. I want to hear your ideas!
The school district in Louisville, KY is one of the most integrated in the country. When they were first ordered to desegregate in the 70's, many people in the community protested the change. But the community came around, and ended up really valuing their integrated schools. Even though the Supreme Court found in favor of a parent the district for busing her son across town, the city has worked to keep their integrated schools. They also have a comprehensive housing plan that has helped with integration and with building a thriving city. You can read more about Louisville schools in this Atlantic article.
These are two different strategies that worked at increasing school integration. Do you think either of these models would work in Austin? Get in touch through the Blog or Contact pages. I want to hear your ideas!