School Choice in Urban America : Magnet Schools and the Pursuit of Equity

In recent years, school choice, equity, parental involvement, and desegregation have each headlined the national and state education reform agendas.

This book offers a unique contribution to current policy debates by blending these often disconnected areas of research to provide a current and intensive analysis of the social and political context of magnet schools.

Using empirical research, the authors examine the policies and practices that shape magnet schools while also exploring the experiences and opportunities of students (and their families) who attend these public schools of choice.