For whatever reason though, busing led to miraculously improved outcomes. This is asserted in episode 562, but no evidence was cited. I did a deep dive on this

For whatever reason though, busing led to miraculously improved outcomes. This is asserted in episode 562, but no evidence was cited. I did a deep dive on this myself, reading numerous studies and various books, and in my opinion any link between integration and academic achievement is minimal at best. Read the two books by Raymond Wolters, and then compare with the American Life episodes, and make your own judgement about which side has the more accurate narrative.