Race and class inequality have long governed patterns of residential and school segregation across America. However, as neighborhoods across the country gentrify, new questions arise as to whether or not these demographic shifts in neighborhoods correspond with school-level demographic changes. This study examines New York City's most rapidly…

It has been argued that white middle classes act in the best interest of their offspring, even when these actions clash with their values. In urban contexts, parents often do this by avoiding ethnically diverse educational settings. Drawing on 35 interviews, this article aims to gain a deeper understanding of the school-choice process of white…