Define the Term
Segregation
separated due to different races
Pro for minorities
improved academic achievement
How are schools stratified?
within and between schools
(ability grouping and tracking)
Where is most funding generated from?
State and local governments (could vary based on evidence)
45% state
45% local
10% federal
Integration
combining to different groups
Pros for majorities
diversity
In what area does segregation reoccur currently?
South
Solutions to imbalance (potential policies)
District # reduction
Permeable boundariesBoundary redrawing
Ability Grouping
match students with curriculum based on students’ ability or prior performance between classes
Cons for minorities
tuition, financial costs
Average amount school districts pay per student?
between $11,000-$12,000
Who suffered the most from property taxes?
low-income families
Tracking
match students with curriculum based on students’ ability or prior performance within classes
Con for minorities
disadvantage in learning
Two theorhetical perspectives on tracking?
Meritocratic and social reproduction
What state's districts pay the most per student?
New York
Title IX
equal participation, benefits, and treatment for any educational program receiving federal funds
continuing critical thinking
Minority segregated schools: cons
fewer experienced teachers
greater teacher turnover
inadequate resources
higher dropout rates
How does school choice affect public schools’ funding?
public schools get to keep a significant portion of money for a student they no longer have the responsibility of educating