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Education Policy and School Segregation: A Study of the Denver Metropolitan Region

This study examines the extent of segregation in low performing elementary schools in the Denver metropolitan area from 1984-2007. The combination of state school choice policies and the accountability requirements of The No Child Left Behind Act, have contributed to this segregation. In Colorado, parents have choices regarding what school they want their children to attend. The schools' ratings often influence the choice parents make. The ratings are primarily a reflection of student scores ...

Omaha Unilaterally Changes Retiree's Benefits - Contract Clause Implications

Many American cities are facing budget shortfalls in 2010. The mayor and city council in Omaha, Nebraska addressed the shortfall by unilaterally requiring retirees to pay a portion of their health insurance premiums, despite labor contracts requiring the city to pay the entire premium. The contract clause in the United States Constitution prohibits states (and cities) from interfering with the obligation of contract; however, this prohibition is not absolute. This paper examines whether or no...