It’s well documented that after falling for years, school segregation has risen again in the United States. But why? New research by academics at the University of Southern California and Stanford University concludes that some popular theories are not to blame.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
The unexpected explanation for why school segregation spiked
On eve of the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, a study finds policy choices explain the rise in segregated schools.
May 6, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. EDT