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“While the most disadvantaged students - most often poor students of color - receive the most considerable academic benefits from attending diverse schools, research demonstrates that young people in general, regardless of their background, experience profound benefits from attending integrated…” quote by Clint Smith
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“While the most disadvantaged students - most often poor students of color - receive the most considerable academic benefits from attending diverse schools, research demonstrates that young people in general, regardless of their background, experience profound benefits from attending integrated schools.”

Clint Smith

About This Quote

Source Article: Education Research Review, 2020

Integrated schools boost academic outcomes for all students, especially disadvantaged groups, by exposing them to diverse perspectives and resources.

In simple terms: Diverse schools help all students learn better.

Key Takeaway

Promote integration in education.

Themes

education equity diversity academic achievement

Mood

hopeful inspired analytical

Type

educational policy research

When to use this quote

  • School policy planning
  • community outreach
  • teacher training
  • parental advocacy
  • student counseling

Key Concepts

Social capital cognitive development cultural exposure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools ensure integration benefits all?
  • What policies best support diverse classrooms?
A Different Perspective

Research may not account for local context variations.

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