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The Minnesota School Choice Project: Part I: Segregation And Performance, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
The Minnesota School Choice Project: Part I: Segregation And Performance, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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For over two and a half decades, Minnesota has been ground zero for an ongoing national experiment in public school charterization. Part I of the project updates the Institute’s previous work on Twin Cities’ charter schools, which focused on their high degree of racial and economic segregation and mediocre academic performance. This latest report shows that both trends continue unabated.
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
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Chicago remains one of the nation’s lowest performing school districts. Sadly the charters schools, which on average score lower that the Chicago public schools, have not improved the Chicago school system, but perhaps made it even weaker. Further charters, which are even more likely to be single race schools than the already hyper segregated Chicago school system, and are more likely to use student expulsion.
The Rise Of White-Segregated Subsidized Housing, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
The Rise Of White-Segregated Subsidized Housing, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Minneapolis and Saint Paul are currently operating what is, in effect, a dual subsidized housing system. In this system, the majority of units are available in lower-cost, utilitarian developments located in racially segregated or diverse neighborhoods. These units are mostly occupied by families of color. But an important subset of units are located in predominately white neighborhoods, in attractive, expensive buildings. These units, which frequently are subject to special screening requirements, are mostly occupied by white tenants.
Are Minneapolis And St. Paul Gentrifying?, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Are Minneapolis And St. Paul Gentrifying?, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Analysis of twelve key economic and demographic indicators shows little or no evidence of gentrification in any Minneapolis or St. Paul neighborhood. This work examines a range of characteristics associated with gentrification for the period from 2000 to 2013, including income, poverty, racial transition, displacement, home ownership, house values, rents, vacancies and affordability of the housing stock.
Imo Comments On Fhic Ai (Analysis Of Impediments), Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Imo Comments On Fhic Ai (Analysis Of Impediments), Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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The draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice completed by the Fair Housing Implementation Council is entirely inadequate. Among its most notable omissions are its failure to discuss segregation in a substantive fashion, and its refusal to analyze the role of public sector in creating impediments to fair housing.
Why Are The Twin Cities So Segregated?, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Why Are The Twin Cities So Segregated?, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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The following report explains the paradox between the Twin Cities’ progressive politics and regional planning, and its relatively high levels of racial segregation. In doing so, it shows how powerful special interests have worked with local, regional, and state government to preserve the segregated status quo, and in the process have undermined school integration and sabotaged the nation’s most effective regional housing integration program.
Imo Comments On Fhic Ai (Analysis Of Impediments), Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Imo Comments On Fhic Ai (Analysis Of Impediments), Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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The draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice completed by the Fair Housing Implementation Council is entirely inadequate. Among its most notable omissions are its failure to discuss segregation in a substantive fashion, and its refusal to analyze the role of public sector in creating impediments to fair housing.
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Professor Edward G. Goetz’S Comments On Imo’S Report: Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Professor Edward G. Goetz’S Comments On Imo’S Report: Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
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Professor Goetz’s comments reflect an obvious misunderstanding of our report and of the issues of urban racial segregation and fair housing. Yet we understand why he is upset––organizations and individuals, including Professor Goetz, have invested their time and energy toward the activities our report challenges. We regret that he has expressed his anger by attacking the scholarly reputations of his colleagues rather than by taking the time to outline real and substantive concerns with the work itself.
Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities To Cut Costs And Reduce Segregation, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities To Cut Costs And Reduce Segregation, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
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This article examines the public policies determining the distribution of subsidized housing in the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota, the resulting distribution of subsidized housing, and the comparative costs associated with building in the region’s central cities or in suburbs.
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Professor Edward G. Goetz’S Comments On Imo’S Report: Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Professor Edward G. Goetz’S Comments On Imo’S Report: Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities, Myron Orfield, Will Stancil, Thomas Luce, Eric Myott
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Professor Goetz’s comments reflect an obvious misunderstanding of our report and of the issues of urban racial segregation and fair housing. Yet we understand why he is upset––organizations and individuals, including Professor Goetz, have invested their time and energy toward the activities our report challenges. We regret that he has expressed his anger by attacking the scholarly reputations of his colleagues rather than by taking the time to outline real and substantive concerns with the work itself.
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Charter School Partners January 6 Post, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity Response To Charter School Partners January 6 Post, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Charter School Partners’ (CSP) January 6 blog post titled Minnesota Charters 2014: Part I: Building a high-impact charter sector, Closing the opportunity/achievement gap misrepresents recent Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity (IMO) updates on charter schools in the Twin Cities.
Twin Cities In Crisis: Unequal Treatment Of Communities Of Color In Mortgage Lending, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Twin Cities In Crisis: Unequal Treatment Of Communities Of Color In Mortgage Lending, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Before the housing crisis, toxic subprime loans were deeply embedded in the mortgage market in the Twin Cities and were highly targeted towards communities of color. These loans contributed eventually to the foreclosure crisis and the staggering drops in housing values that disproportionately affected people of color, stripping many moderate- and low-income communities of enormous amounts of housing wealth. While subprime lending is much less common today, lack of access to credit continues to plague communities of color. Income differences alone do not explain past and current lending disparities.
Twin Cities In Crisis: Unequal Treatment Of Communities Of Color In Mortgage Lending, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Twin Cities In Crisis: Unequal Treatment Of Communities Of Color In Mortgage Lending, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Before the housing crisis, toxic subprime loans were deeply embedded in the mortgage market in the Twin Cities and were highly targeted towards communities of color. These loans contributed eventually to the foreclosure crisis and the staggering drops in housing values that disproportionately affected people of color, stripping many moderate- and low-income communities of enormous amounts of housing wealth. While subprime lending is much less common today, lack of access to credit continues to plague communities of color. Income differences alone do not explain past and current lending disparities.
Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities To Cut Costs And Reduce Segregation, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Reforming Subsidized Housing Policy In The Twin Cities To Cut Costs And Reduce Segregation, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This article examines the public policies determining the distribution of subsidized housing in the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota, the resulting distribution of subsidized housing, and the comparative costs associated with building in the region’s central cities or in suburbs.
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Chicago remains one of the nation’s lowest performing school districts. Sadly the charters schools, which on average score lower that the Chicago public schools, have not improved the Chicago school system, but perhaps made it even weaker. Further charters, which are even more likely to be single race schools than the already hyper segregated Chicago school system, and are more likely to use student expulsion.
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Charter Schools In Chicago: No Model For Education Reform, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Chicago remains one of the nation’s lowest performing school districts. Sadly the charters schools, which on average score lower that the Chicago public schools, have not improved the Chicago school system, but perhaps made it even weaker. Further charters, which are even more likely to be single race schools than the already hyper segregated Chicago school system, and are more likely to use student expulsion.
Imo Comments On Met Council's Thrive Plan, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Imo Comments On Met Council's Thrive Plan, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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A lack of cooperation and planning has led to very serious problems in the region, many of which are caused by the Metropolitan Council’s unwillingness to use its authority as intended by the legislature.
Integrated Magnets, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Open Enrollment And Racial Segregation, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Open Enrollment And Racial Segregation, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This study provides evidence that Minnesota’s open enrollment program increases racial segregation in area schools.
Charter Schools In The Twin Cities: 2013 Update, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Charter Schools In The Twin Cities: 2013 Update, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This report uses 2012-13 data and shows that charters are still much more likely to be segregated than their traditional counterparts.
America's Racially Diverse Suburbs: Opportunities And Challenges, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
America's Racially Diverse Suburbs: Opportunities And Challenges, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
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This study examines increasing racial diversity in the suburbs of the 50 largest metropolitan areas, highlights the opportunities and challenges this trend represents, and proposes policies to promote stably integrated communities.
St. Paul Demographics And Schools, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
St. Paul Demographics And Schools, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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No abstract provided.
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This presentation documents change in Twin Cities schools and neighborhoods.
Update Of Irp's 2008 Report On Charter Schools In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Update Of Irp's 2008 Report On Charter Schools In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This report updates the data underlying the 2008 report entitled Failed Promises: Assessing Charter Schools in the Twin Cities.
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This presentation documents change in Twin Cities schools and neighborhoods.
America's Racially Diverse Suburbs: Opportunities And Challenges, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
America's Racially Diverse Suburbs: Opportunities And Challenges, Myron Orfield, Thomas Luce
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This study examines increasing racial diversity in the suburbs of the 50 largest metropolitan areas, highlights the opportunities and challenges this trend represents, and proposes policies to promote stably integrated communities.
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
School And Housing Demographics In The Twin Cities, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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This presentation documents change in Twin Cities schools and neighborhoods.
Orfield/Goetz Cura Housing Forum Debate, Myron Orfield
Orfield/Goetz Cura Housing Forum Debate, Myron Orfield
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Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity Director and Law School Professor Myron Orfield and Humphrey School of Public Affairs Professor Ed Goetz present “Use of Public Funds to Subsidize Housing in Inner City Neighborhoods” in a University of Minnesota Center for Urban and Regional Affairs housing forum.
Maps And Charts Of Eden Prairie School Characteristics, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Maps And Charts Of Eden Prairie School Characteristics, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Socio-economic trends in Eden Prairie elementary schools are shown in these documents.
Maps And Charts Of Eden Prairie School Characteristics, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
Maps And Charts Of Eden Prairie School Characteristics, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity
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Socio-economic trends in Eden Prairie elementary schools are shown in these documents.