[World Theory] American Media: Racial segregation in American schools is still continuing to strengthen segregation | race | schools
According to a recent report by The Capitol Hill, racial segregation in public schools in the United States is still prevalent across the country.
According to reports, people always think that campus racial segregation no longer exists, and where children go to school is just a proof of where they live. However, the issue of racial segregation on campus has never been truly resolved, separating people of different economic classes and races from both legal and life perspectives. For example, the law in New York State grants local control over zoning decisions to various communities, which often retain large tracts of land, restrict the development of expensive housing, prevent the emergence of more affordable housing, and exclude low-income New Yorkers. The blatant discrimination against housing practices, such as racial orientation, that have been banned across the United States continue to fuel racial segregation and inequality.
In the 2020-21 academic year, over one-third of K-12 public school students in the United States - approximately 18.5 million people - attended schools with 75% or more students of a single race. 14% of students attend schools, and 90% or more of students are of a single race. In New York State, racial segregation is more severe. According to a report by the "Elimination of Racial Discrimination" organization, one-third of students attend a heavily segregated public school district. At the same time, this widespread racial segregation has led to racial disparities in expenditure and resource allocation in school districts, which has had a negative impact on the academic performance of students of color.
The report states that people often believe that the lack of funds in school districts, mainly composed of students of color, is due to residents not paying enough taxes. The report by the organization "Eliminating racism" found that in the densely segregated areas of colored students in New York, the value of taxable property is the lowest, and local fiscal revenue is the lowest. However, their tax rates and burdens are the highest.
People often misunderstand that in schools with severe racial segregation, poor student performance is due to issues with their abilities. The report by the organization "Eliminating racism" shows that school expenditure is a decisive factor in student performance. However, the school district with the highest proportion of students of color has the lowest per capita expenditure in history, despite having the heaviest tax burden on schools. In fact, if we consider the differences in regional living costs and student needs, state and federal government funds disproportionately benefit areas with 91% to 100% white students, while providing little help in narrowing the income gap in areas with the highest proportion and demand for students of color.
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