Busing And Integration: Time To Rethink?

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The NAACP is backing off its traditional support of busing for integrated schools. Meanwhile, things are getting worse in Los Angeles. With the new school year barely underway, the numbers of kids bused is on a steep rise. What's the connection between overcrowding and integration? How does the popular classroom reduction make the situation worse? And are long rides worth it when you get there?
Professor Gary Orfield: Harvard Education and Social Policy professor. Done numerous studies on integration in schools in the U.S. Professor Roy Brooks: (Earl) Warren distinguished professor of law, University of San Diego law school. Author of Integration or Separation? A Strategy for Racial Equality. (Harvard University Press. 1996) Dr. Theodore Alexander: Director, LAUSD Integration office. Shelly Shapiro: Parent, frustrated with the transportation system of LAUSD. Robert Scott: Longtime school activist in the San Fernando Valley, currently serving as legal counsel for the Fenton Avenue Charter School. Gloria Soto: President, Belmont High School Advisory Council. Gordon Woolers: LAUSD assistant superintendent for policy research and development. Julie Kornstien: President, LAUSD School Board. Ann Reiss Lane: Chair, Women Against Gun Violence Don Lambro: Chief Political Correspondent, The Washington Times.

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton