Racial Segregation in U.S. Schools
Racial segregation in schools has increased dramatically over the last three decades, despite the country's increasing racial diversity. Charter schools and school choice options have contributed to this resegregation. The number of intensely segregated schools has nearly tripled since 1988.
Key Points
- Resegregation of public schools
- Increase in segregation between white and Black students
- Rise of charter schools and school choice options contributing to segregation