Epstein, Kitty Kelly, 1946-
New York : P. Lang, c2012.
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Part of the series Counterpoints: studies in the postmodern theory of education v. 291;Counterpoints (New York, N.Y.) v. 291.
Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Ch. 1. Themes and theories, personal and academic — Ch. 2. The bad old days : the pre-civil rights history of a Northern school district — Ch. 3. Mississippi West : Oakland’s civil rights movement — Ch. 4. Civil rights and state takeovers : a diverse Oakland school board defeats an attempted state takeover in 1988 — Ch. 5. Curriculum and structures : social studies textbooks, tracking, and other issues — Ch. 6. The elusive concept of qualified teacher : state and federal regulations mandating a highly qualified teaching force actually create problems for urban communities — Ch. 7. Turning lemons into lemonade : the partnership program — Ch. 8. Are you bilingual like me, Miss Johnson? : ebonics revisited — Ch. 9. The state finally takes over and then backs away — Ch. 10. Making a way out of no way : the struggle for academic quality — Ch. 11. Conclusions and programs
Subjects:
- Urban schools — United States.
- Racism in education — United States.
- Educational equalization — United States.
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