Magnet Schools and the Pursuit of Racial Balance.

Goldring, Ellen; Smrekar, Claire

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ERIC Number: EJ615898

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Publication Date: 2000

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Magnet Schools and the Pursuit of Racial Balance.

Goldring, Ellen; Smrekar, Claire

Education and Urban Society, v33 n1 p17-35 Nov 2000

Reviews the research on magnet schools and their impact on reducing racial segregation. Presents findings from a 3-year study of magnet schools in two urban districts. Surveys of diverse parents and teachers indicated that both groups generally believed the goal of integration was worth the cost of busing. Discusses the issue of racial balance in the post-busing era. (SM)

Descriptors: Busing, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Magnet Schools, Public Schools, Racial Balance, School Choice, School Desegregation, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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