| Abstract: | Cultural pluralism is gaining importance in contemporary discussions of education. It can be viewed as a special case of freedom of choice, to be stipulated in policy making along with equity and efficiency. But, when applied to the special case of immigrants' children, implications for policy are equivocal. The spatial distribution of the residences of such children gives rise to obstacles in supplying educational services. Policies seemingly expressive of cultural pluralism are less clear when the heterogeneity within each immigrant group is considered. Freedom of choice can create major inequities. |
