Education scholars like Kahlenberg, one of the nation's leading advocates for economic integration, note droves of research papers that cite the positive impacts of diversity in K - 12 schooling, including enhanced critical thinking, higher academic achievement, greater
civic responsibility, higher college - going
rates and more lucrative jobs.
Building Bright Futures (BBF), a local non-profit organization, was established by community leaders and philanthropists to improve academic performance, raise graduation
rates, increase
civic / community
responsibility and ensure all students are prepared for postsecondary education.