Segregation in Massachusetts' Schools
Massachusetts residents often express pride in their education system, linking it to the state's liberal politics.
However, this pride hides stark inequities and systemic failures in the state's education system.
three in five Massachusetts public school students attend a racially segregated school
According to a 2024 report by the Massachusetts Racial Imbalance Advisory Council (RIAC), this is defined as a school where more than 71 percent of students come from the same racial group.
Author's summary: Massachusetts' education system hides segregation issues.
- Massachusetts ranks among the top three states in the country for K-12 education.
- The state is home to many of the nation's top universities.
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