Ontwikkelingen in deelname aan het basisonderwijs: etnische segregatie als gevolg van schoolkeuzeprocessen

Samenvatting

Interview data obtained from 1,135 parents, 13% of whom were minorities, in 3 Dutch villages reveal that changing patterns of parental school choices are leading to segregation between native Dutch & immigrant elementary school children. Parents' perceptions of a particular school are closely tied to the ethnicity, social class, & religion of the students it serves. In general, parental knowledge about curriculum standards is low, yet many are convinced that the presence of minorities negatively impacts the quality of instruction. Implications of the school choice option for the educational & social systems are reviewed. 7 Tables, 1 Figure, 24 References.