School desegregation and equitable access to educational opportunity takes alignment in the housing and education sectors. Racist housing policies and practices have systematically limited access to opportunity for generations of people of color, profoundly affecting their wealth, and perpetuating racial disparities in opportunity and well-being…

Strategies for racial integration are reviewed theoretically and examples cited. It is contended that action space, territoriality, and neighborhood have not been adequately considered in their impact on students, parents, and residents. Access to increased mobility should be made equally available to all segments of society. (NH)

VARIOUS DEVICES ARE USED TO SEGREGATE SCHOOLS--GERRYMANDERED DISTRICTS, IMPROPER SITE SELECTION, UNDER- OR OVER-UTILIZATION OF SCHOOLS, TRANSFER POLICIES, AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLASSES OR GRADES TO A PARTICULAR SCHOOL. BUT IN AREAS WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF MINORITY GROUP CONCENTRATION AND HIGH BIRTH RATE, DESEGREGATION CAN BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE. AN…