The attempt to require racial balance in the schools lacked either a mass constituency or a plausible rationale. (firstthings.com)
However closely related race - based assignments may be to achieving racial balance, that itself can not be the goal, whether labeled «racial diversity» or anything else. (caselaw.findlaw.com)
Originally, magnets were a way to improve racial balance voluntarily, but over time these schools became a place for smart educators to try new ideas. (nytimes.com)