Urban school achievement gap as a metaphor to conceal U.S. apartheid education
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The urban education is analyzed by using the metaphor of achievement gap which works on the historical analysis. This study provides an analytical framework and practical approaches to the educators to improve urban education.
Publication Name: Theory into Practice
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0040-5841
Year: 2007
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Reframing urban education discourse: a conversation with and for teacher educators
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A conversation between two urban educators is presented. It provides insight into the racial and influence social influence on urban education and also practical implications for its improvement.
Publication Name: Theory into Practice
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0040-5841
Year: 2007
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Who benefits from failing urban schools?
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The reasons for failures in school are critically analyzed with respect to the socioeconomic status of the children. The strategies of urban schools to prevent academic failures are studied.
Publication Name: Theory into Practice
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0040-5841
Year: 2007
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