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Confronting School And Housing Segregation In The Richmond Region: Can We Learn And Live Together?, Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Brian Koziol, John V. Moeser, Taylor Holden, Thomas J. Shields
Confronting School And Housing Segregation In The Richmond Region: Can We Learn And Live Together?, Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Brian Koziol, John V. Moeser, Taylor Holden, Thomas J. Shields
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
White children now account for less than half of all births. At the same time, we are seeing stagnation in the earnings of the middle class and a widening gap between the poor and the rich. These changes matter, and they are impacting K-12 schools in our region. This report examines the changing nature of segregation in the metro-Richmond area, which is now far more multiracial than it was in the past. It seeks to:
• Pay central attention to segregation in housing and K-12 education
• Understand the mechanisms of educational inequality by examining data on the segregation of …
An Open Letter To Governor-Elect Mcauliffe, Thomas J. Shields
An Open Letter To Governor-Elect Mcauliffe, Thomas J. Shields
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
Almost every governor elected in recent memory has recognized how critical education is to the economic and social welfare of our commonwealth. Each has come into office ready to put his personal stamp on Virginia's educational system. However, we believe the time has come for our state's chief executive to realize that our current system is no longer functioning in an equitable manner, particularly for children who are at or below the poverty line.
Worn Down And Worn Out, Irene Carney, Thomas J. Shields
Worn Down And Worn Out, Irene Carney, Thomas J. Shields
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
Exposure to early adversity, particularly dire poverty, can powerfully shape the life course of a young person. As a city and region, we continually choose whether we’ll commit ourselves to an alternative course.