Ending Educational Redlining with Tim DeRoche
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Tim DeRoche from Available to All about the importance of open enrollment in public schools, particularly in Missouri, where strict residential assignment policies limit access to quality education. They discuss the issue of educational redlining, the impact of district boundaries, and the need for policy changes to ensure equitable access for all families. DeRoche highlights transportation challenges, funding models, and successful open enrollment policies in other states that Missouri could learn from.
Read Tim’s full report “Show-Me the Way Out: Overcoming Educational Redlining and Strict Residency Restrictions in Missouri’s Public Schools”.
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00:00 Introduction
03:11 The Case for Open Enrollment
06:02 Missouri’s Unique Challenges
09:07 The Impact of District Lines
12:13 Educational Redlining and Its Consequences
15:03 Resistance to Change in Missouri
17:58 Comparative Analysis with Other States
20:51 Transportation and Accessibility Issues
24:03 Funding Models and Their Implications
27:08 The Future of Education in Missouri
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