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.
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Your Neighborhood Matters
The television show Daniel Tiger teaches kids important lessons, but there's a sad truth to face when we visit the "neighborhood of make-believe." Today, we take a look in the mirror and discuss the condition of American neighborhoods, how they affect the future of our children, and what we can do about it. Read on to learn more!
Could gentrification become integration?
Contrary to common thought, new findings from the UCLA Civil Rights Project assert gentrification is an opportunity for integration. Both gentrification and school choice are sometimes blamed for making segregation issues worse. But this research out of D.C. shows there is potential for neighborhood revitalization that breeds opportunity for all without displacement or segregation.