Economic school segregation

Date and country of first publication

2014
United States

Definition

Economic school segregation refers to the phenomenon where students from different socioeconomic backgrounds are segregated into different schools. This can often lead to disparities in resources, opportunities, and outcomes for students based on their family's income level. This kind of segregation can perpetuate inequality and limit opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Efforts to address economic school segregation often involve policies and programs aimed at promoting more diverse and inclusive school environments.

Notes

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Further reading

Reardon S.F.; Owens A. (2014) "60 years after brown: Trends and consequences of school segregation", Annual Review of Sociology, 40(), pp. 199-218. Annual Reviews Inc.. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-soc-071913-043152

Castro A.J.; Siegel-Hawley G.; Bridges K.; Williams S.E. (2022) "Narratives of Race in School Rezoning: How the Politics of Whiteness Shape Belonging, Leadership Decisions, and School Attendance Boundaries", AERA Open, 8(), pp. -. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: 10.1177/23328584221091274

Mordechay K.; Terbeck F.J. (2023) "Moving Out and Apart: Race, Poverty, and the Suburbanization of Public School Segregation", American Journal of Education, 129(2), pp. 205-235. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.1086/723065