This powerful and timely analysis takes stock of race and education sixty years after the historicBrown vs. Board of Educationdecision. This volume examines education as one of the most visible markers for racial disparities in the US as well as one of its most visible frontiers for racial justice. Featuring original research, educators'' insights, and perspectives from communities of color, it documents the complex impact of social/educational policy on social progress.
Chapters on charter schools, curriculum content, performance measurement, and disproportionalities in special education referrals shed light on entrenched inequities that must be confronted. The book also makes it clear that leveling the playing field calls for not only better schools, but also addressing pervasive social problems such as poverty and housing segregation.
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Pinpointing crucial issues and opportunities for solutions,Race, Equity, and Educationhas immediate salience for educators and researchers studying the intersection of race and education.
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