“…Proponents of race-based assignment plans consider integrated schools beneficial to students and communities by promoting racial understanding, reducing prejudice, and properly preparing students for a diverse workforce (Orfield, 2001;Orfield et al, 2008;Orfield et al, 2012;Orfield et al, 2014;Tefera et al, 2011). Those who support race-based plans seek an education that reaches beyond curriculum by creating a setting where students learn about cultural values along with curriculum (Diem, 2012;Diem & Frankenberg, 2013;Frankenberg, 2013;Frankenberg et al, 2003;Orfield, 2001;Orfield & Frankenberg, 2011;Orfield et al, 2008;Orfield et al, 2014;Reardon et al, 2006;Tefera et al, 2011). Specifically, race-based plans establish thresholds for school populations to create diverse student bodies and prevent schools from becoming segregated (Diem, 2012;Diem & Frankenberg, 2013;Frankenberg, 2013;Frankenberg et al, 2003;McDermott et al, 2014;Orfield, 2001;Orfield & Frankenberg, 2011;Orfield et al, 2008;Orfield et al, 2012;Orfield et al, 2014;Reardon et al, 2006;Tefera et al, 2011).…”