New paper with Rebecca Johnson (
@rebeccaj.bsky.social) on parental perceptions of using algorithms to allocate scarce resources in schools, now out in Sociological Science (
@sociologicalsci.bsky.social):
Using a nationally representative sample of U.S. parents, we find that most parents view algorithms as fairer than status quo methods like lotteries, counselor discretion, parent requests, and admin. rules.
But there's polarization: higher-SES, liberal parents are more supportive of algorithms.
Big thank you to many people who've provided feedback and supported this project!
