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Douglas, Ty-Ron; Baumann, James F.; Clifton, Adrian C.; Sánchez, Lenny; McClain, Veda; Ingram, Pamela – Voices in Education, 2015
In this article, we address various complexities associated with teaching and the literacy development of K-12 youth in urban poor school and community contexts. As such, we consider various conceptions of urban education through an honest conversation on the vexing issues and questions facing teachers, students, and families who work and live in…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Urban Schools, Elementary Secondary Education
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Noguera, Pedro A. – Learning Policy Institute, 2017
For some time now, it has been evident that the policies pursued by the United States to elevate the academic performance of students, particularly those who are most economically disadvantaged, have not produced the results that were promised or hoped for. This paper analyzes the efforts of schools and school districts to improve academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Equal Education, High Stakes Tests, Educational Legislation