Oakland County Schools DEI Research Project | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Oakland County Schools DEI Research Project

July 2020 - August 2020

Summary

Summer fellows evaluated and challenged the barriers to equity faced by students in the Oakland County School District. Using data primarily from government and research institutions, the fellows analyzed discrepancies in schools based on factors such as race, income, and school budget, and made policy recommendations to the Board.

Community partner

Oakland County School Boards Association (Summer ’20)

Students

Molly Kalb (BA '21) and Anthony Bui (BA '21)