In General, Research on the Impact of Desegregation Shows That

question 10

Multiple Choice

In general, research on the impact of desegregation shows that

• A)desegregation has had no positive effect on the academic performance of minorities and has not improved relationships among ethnic groups.
• B)desegregation has had a positive impact on the academic achievement of minorities but a negative impact on relationships among ethnic groups.
• C)desegregation has had a negative impact on both the academic achievement of minorities and the relationships among ethnic groups.
• D)where schools have been successfully desegregated and integrated, there is some evidence of both increased academic achievement of minority groups and better relationships among ethnic groups.

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