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Seattle Public Schools, 1995-2002 (C1): Race, Class, and School Choice

By: Stig Leschly
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Abstract

Describes the abolition, starting in 1995, of Seattle's mandatory busing and desegregation program in favor of an in-district choice program. Presents the mechanics of Seattle's choice plan, including the controversial formulas that allocate space in the district's most popular schools. Summarizes correlations between academic achievement, race, and class in Seattle Public Schools. Reviews the socioeconomic, demographic, and political context in Seattle and discusses the district's contentious history with various desegregation policies.

Keywords

Management; Leadership; Income; Social Entrepreneurship; Race; Education; Education Industry; Seattle

Citation

Leschly, Stig. "Seattle Public Schools, 1995-2002 (C1): Race, Class, and School Choice." Harvard Business School Case 803-039, September 2002.
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