Education for upward mobility /

This book seeks answers to a fundamental question: How can we help children born into poverty transcend their disadvantages and enter the middle class as adults? And in particular, what role can our schools play? Education for Upward Mobility provides fresh perspectives and concrete ideas for policy...

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Other Authors: Petrilli, Michael J. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781475819779
1475819773
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:This book seeks answers to a fundamental question: How can we help children born into poverty transcend their disadvantages and enter the middle class as adults? And in particular, what role can our schools play? Education for Upward Mobility provides fresh perspectives and concrete ideas for policymakers at every level of government; for leaders and policy analysts in education reform organizations in the states and in Washington; for philanthropists and membership associations; and for local superintendents and school board members. It combines the latest research evidence on relevant topics.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
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