Cultural Flexibility Among Students in Different Racial and Ethnic School Contexts

One of the most critical functions of a well-integrated school is the development of “culturally flexible” students who, over the course of their social development, effectively navigate diverse social environs such as the workplace, communities, and neighborhoods. Most studies, albeit with some exceptions, have investigated the impact of desegregation on short- and long-term gains in achievement and attainment, as opposed to its impact on intergroup relations. Mixed-race schools are vital not only for bolstering achievement outcomes of previously disadvantaged students but also for promoting social cohesion in a diverse society.

Teachers College Record Volume 112 Number 6, 2010, p. 1529-1574
http://www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 15688