Is school desegregation still a viable policy option?

From: PS: Political Science & Politics | Date: September 1, 1997| Author: Hochschild, Jennifer | Copyright information

School desegregation is a means of ending racial isolation and discrimination. However, its implementation is not easily executed because three elements must be present. One is leadership wherein school officials must be able to inculcate the value of racial integration. There should also be incentives where parents are empowered to participate in decision- making. Lastly, there must be active participation by government officials in encouraging desegregation in areas where desegregation is h...

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