Scouring of 2000 and 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reports and national school enrollment data revealed predominantly white suburban districts became more integrated and the isolation of students of color in urban districts intensified during the 20-year span.
Researchers at the University of Kansas’ School of Education and Human Services said the findings could assist professionals or politicians keen to address inequities in educational opportunity.
“One of the biggest findings is suburban districts, which are typically viewed as white-flight districts, are clearly seeing more diversity. But students of color in urban districts are seeing more isolation,” said Bryan Mann, associate professor of education leadership and policy studies at KU.
Read more at the Kansas Reflector.