Christopher Bonastia, Author at https://empathyeducates.org

About Christopher Bonastia

Christopher Bonastia is Associate Professor of Sociology at Lehman College and the Associate Director for Lehman Scholars Program. He is the Author of “Southern Stalemate: Five Years without Public Education in Prince Edward County, Virginia” (University of Chicago Press, 2012). and Knocking on the Door: The Federal Government’s Attempt to Desegregate the Suburbs. (Princeton University Press. 2008)

The Racist History of the Charter School Movement
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The Racist History of the Charter School Movement

Charter Schools, Civil and Human Rights, Editorial, Education Policy, Racial Socioeconomic Relations, School Choice

The Racist History of the Charter School Movement

By Christopher Bonastia | Originally Published at AlterNet. January 6, 2015 Touted as the cure for what ails public education, charter schools have historical roots that are rarely discussed. As a parent I find it easy to understand the appeal of charter schools, especially for parents [...]

The Racist History of the Charter School MovementChristopher Bonastia2016-11-29T17:37:24-05:00

How Different Do Schools Look Today 50 Years After Desegregation Closed County Public Schools?
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How Different Do Schools Look Today 50 Years After Desegregation Closed County Public Schools?

Civil and Human Rights, Editorial, Education Policy, Racial Socioeconomic Relations

How Different Do Schools Look Today 50 Years After Desegregation Closed County Public Schools?

By Christopher Bonastia | Originally Published at Huffington Post. January 11, 2012 12:56 PM EST | Photographic Credit; Black Educator When I tell people here in New York City -- friends, students, acquaintances, strangers who sit next to me on the train and cabdrivers who don't slide [...]

How Different Do Schools Look Today 50 Years After Desegregation Closed County Public Schools?Christopher Bonastia2016-11-29T17:39:01-05:00