BlueSky Thinking Summary

A study by Lauren Rivera and András Tilcsik found that discrimination in public schools affects parents of children with disabilities—most especially those perceived as Black.

Principals showed less response to inquiries made regarding school services for disabled students, especially when the parents mentioned an Individualized Education Program.

In a study conducted through email audits and surveys of over 20,000 principals, this research showed that systemic biases implied Black parents were more likely to face hurdles in getting vital educational information compared to their white peers.

These findings have underlined a point at which racial and disability discrimination intersect, leading to certain school choices and resource allocations.

She further transmitted an acute urgency to provide equity in funding under IDEA and to reduce these inequities, therefore giving all children the fair opportunity to learn, regardless of their race or disabilities.

Sure, tending to that bias isn't only about fairness;

it is reshaping the potential futures of vulnerable children.