Ann Owens
Coverage of Ann Owens in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee schools rank as some of the most racially segregated in the U.S.
Tennessee public schools are ranked sixth in the U.S. for racial segregation, with an index of .46, according to a study by Stanford and UCLA researchers. The report highlights deep segregation in both Southern and Northeastern states, urging policymakers to address the issue through measures like equitable funding and district boundary reforms.
- Report: Tennessee Schools Rank High in Racial and Economic Segregation
A report by Brown’s Promise and the Segregation Tracking Project ranks Tennessee sixth in racial school segregation and 20th in economic segregation. The study shows increased segregation between white and Black/Hispanic students in Tennessee since 1991, with segregation metrics rising from .52 to .58 and .02 to .34, respectively. School choice programs like vouchers lack protections for equitable access to enrollment.