Why Tech Is Prepping To Overhaul School Transportation
“When lack of transportation means less dispersion, it is a source of both economic and racial isolation, leaving diverse cities with segregated schools. In San Francisco that looks like Cesar Chavez Elementary with a student body that’s 88% Latino and John Yehall Chin Elementary at 90% Asian. Since diversity benefits all kids, the situation doesn’t just hurt students and teachers at schools such as Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy where 85% qualify as socioeconomically disadvantaged, but also at places like Grattan Elementary School where wealthier, whiter students cluster.”