Exploring Spatial Equity in Philadelphia through Public Transit and School Choice

Michael R. Scott
University of Texas, Austin
David T. Marshall
Auburn University
CUSS Newsletter, Summer 2018, Vol 30, No 3
As we prepare for spending a few days in Philadelphia at ASA this year, we wanted to share a bit of our research. David has lived and worked in Philadelphia for a few years, and Mike is from not far away and visits often. That said, it’s made for personally compelling research. Given that we are education researchers, our research specifically is on schools. Therefore, we hope this article gives a preview of Philadelphia through our research on the public schools and the public transportation system.