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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.