A variety of approaches have been undertaken to reduce the achievement gap in our nation’s underperforming schools. Few would argue that we have made significant strides, as the black-white achievement…
The Case for a Third Airport
Metropolitan Chicago and its surrounding regions have the existing rail infrastructure in place to efficiently transport cargo in today’s globalized economy. Both partially-completed and finished goods are now required to…
Dealing with Persistent Misperceptions on Race
“Racism isn’t a problem here.” “Talking about race only causes divisiveness.” “We have a black president—doesn’t that mean racism is in the past?” When we talk about race, these responses…
Historical and Current Integration Strategies; Strengths and Weaknesses
by Jessica Hartshorn A Summary of A Review of Historically Integrated Communities by Casey Griffith Did you know that the history of integrated communities is only about 60 years old? …
Diversity and Prosperity – Integration is the Key
Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the good fortune to speak to various audiences around the country about Oak Park and the Housing Center’s work to promote and…