Promoting Racial and Socioeconomic Integration in Public Schools. Equity by Design

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Title: Promoting Racial and Socioeconomic Integration in Public Schools. Equity by Design
Language: English
Authors: Diem, Sarah, Pinto, Ransford, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC)
Source: Equity Assistance Center Region III, Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center. 2017.
Availability: Equity Assistance Center Region III, Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center. 902 West New York Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. Tel: 317-278-3493; Web site: http://glec.education.iupui.edu
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2017
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education (ED)
Contract Number: S004D110021
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Socioeconomic Background, Public Schools, Racial Integration, Social Integration, Economic Factors, Desegregation Methods, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Social Justice
Abstract: The purpose of this Equity Brief is to examine the ongoing need for Local Education Agencies to work in conjunction with community stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity in schools. Research indicates that all students benefit from learning within racially and socioeconomically diverse environments. Students of today must be prepared to enter a multi-racial and economically diverse society and thus, when schools provide students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse setting they are preparing their students for life. Additionally, students learn acceptance and trust, appreciation for the culture of others and have high academic outcomes as a result of school diversity.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 41
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: ED579804
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this Equity Brief is to examine the ongoing need for Local Education Agencies to work in conjunction with community stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity in schools. Research indicates that all students benefit from learning within racially and socioeconomically diverse environments. Students of today must be prepared to enter a multi-racial and economically diverse society and thus, when schools provide students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse setting they are preparing their students for life. Additionally, students learn acceptance and trust, appreciation for the culture of others and have high academic outcomes as a result of school diversity.