Benefits of School Diversity

Research and reports on the importance of diversity in magnet schools.

National Coalition on School Diversity

This research brief looks at recent empirical research to consider what, if any, relationship exists between systems of accountability and the persistence of school segregation.

National Coalition on School Diversity

This research brief explores what is known about the importance of both racial and economic diversity in K-12 schools. We first review research on the benefits of racial diversity, then research about the benefits of SES diversity. Finally, we examine the research findings regarding the benefits of racial diversity when accounting for SES.

National Coalition on School Diversity

This research brief details the effects of K-12 school integration on college attendance rates, college graduation, and intergenerational perpetuation of poverty. (Research Brief 4)

UCLA Civil Rights Project

This manual was written to help guide education stakeholders—including parents, students, school board members, community activists, administrators, policymakers and attorneys—in their efforts to promote racial diversity and avoid racial isolation in suburban school systems.

National Coalition on School Diversity

This research brief is the third in a series. It summarizes the findings from the most rigorous research related to racial and socioeconomic diversity in public schools. (Research Brief 3)

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