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#632937 in Books Lewis McCoy R 2014-06-25 2014-06-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .70 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0804792135232 pagesInequality in the Promised Land Race Resources and Suburban Schooling
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. We All Have Something to LearnBy GeorgeEven in some of the most well-resourced suburban schools; low-income students of color confront persistent obstacles to a high-quality education. It's a frustrating fact. After reading this book; however; you understand why—and not only that; you learn new ways of thinking about these issues and walk away understanding some of the strategies that make lasting change possible.With the clarity; thoroughness; and objectivity we urgently need on this issue; Professor Lewis-McCoy addresses the flaws in conventional wisdom and demonstrates how even the most well-intentioned participants in the educational system reinforce inequality. In this book; all readers—policymakers; parents; educators; and everyone in between—will find new language and ideas to discuss educational inequity; grapple with the sometimes counterintuitive barriers to student achievement; and leave with reasoned perspectives and solutions for change. The author's analysis is grounded in the stories of teachers; students; and parents; which are woven into every chapter; making his insights and prescriptions all the more reliable and compelling. Not content to simply dissect problems; the author offers new frameworks for understanding those problems as well as concrete approaches to addressing them in the near- and long-term.I recommend this book without reservation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Joseph J. HewettJust as described. Fast delivery.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat condition
