It’s a common thought; we often fear what we do not understand. From Star Trek characters to Marie Curie, it is easy to find quotes about overcoming fears when we better understand something. In conversations around urban life today, there’s a “scary” monster lurking about neighborhoods - gentrification. Today, we’re sharing some research we hope shines a little more light on the anxiety-producing topic.
Does School Choice Accelerate Gentrification?
Last week, Chalkbeat claimed school choice is accelerating gentrification. Gentrification is commonly considered a negative term. So, what does this mean and what does it have to do with school choice? Lots of our readers were curious about our response to this conversation, and here it is. Keep reading to learn more.