By Stefan Lallinger (click here for the PDF) “We can’t solve segregation on our own - it’s a housing issue,” is a common refrain among well-meaning educators who say they care deeply about the resegregation of American schools, but feel limited in what they can actually do. For decades, these educators have watched as politicians and superintendents have refused to address … [Read more...] about “The Bridges Collaborative: Centering Practitioners in the Fight for Integration” by Stefan Lallinger (Oct – Dec 2021 P&R Issue)
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Connecting Housing and School Integration – Federal and State Policy Levers (Oct – Dec 2021 P&R Issue)
Link to the October - December 2021 Issue of Poverty & Race The proposed Strength in Diversity Act (HR 729), which passed the House in 2020 with bipartisan support, includes a priority for proposals “demonstrated meaningful coordination with local housing agencies to increase access to schools that have a disproportionately low number of low-income students.” The bill … [Read more...] about Connecting Housing and School Integration – Federal and State Policy Levers (Oct – Dec 2021 P&R Issue)
LIHTC fair housing reforms 11-9-21
11-9-21 email to Julie Siegel and Thomas West Dear Treasury Department colleagues, Thank you again for your attention to the issue of civil rights and fair housing protections in the LIHTC program. We are writing to follow up on our September 23 meeting with some ideas for next steps, and we look forward to continuing our discussions with you soon. View the full document … [Read more...] about LIHTC fair housing reforms 11-9-21
