A new report by Available to All reveals that New York’s traditional public schools are the most segregated in the nation, with children of color frequently excluded from high-performing schools. The findings build on 2014 UCLA research and highlight systemic barriers in school access. The report emphasizes how enrollment policies contribute to ongoing segregation.
Key Points
- New York leads the U.S. in school segregation, per the ‘And Stay Out!’ report.
- Children of color are often denied entry to coveted public schools.
- Report draws from 2014 UCLA data and calls for reforms in enrollment practices.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This segregation underscores the limitations of traditional public schools and highlights the need for school choice options like vouchers and charters to empower parents and promote equitable access. It illustrates government overreach in restricting educational freedom, potentially advancing the case for ESAs to enable families to escape segregated systems.
Source: Report: Schools Across New York Are The Most Segregated in the U.S.
