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Education Research in the Public Interest: Social Justice, Action, and Policy

Gloria Ladson-Billings

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Gloria Ladson-Billings and William F. Tate argue that education scholars can and must undertake work that speaks to the pressing public issues related to education. In this volume, they are joined by renowned educators who have a reputation for engaging public interests and public policy in powerful and provocative ways. Together, they address such important issues as zero-tolerance policies, language-minority students, multicultural education, school reform, teaching for social justice, educational inquiry, curriculum, assessment, and much more. This compelling collection challenges policymakers and the public to take a greater hand in creating a quality education for all students.

Language: English

Pages: 274

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Release: April 24, 2006

ISBN: 0807747041

ISBN 13: 9780807747049

Education Research in the Public Interest: Social Justice, Action, and Policy

Gloria Ladson-Billings

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Gloria Ladson-Billings and William F. Tate argue that education scholars can and must undertake work that speaks to the pressing public issues related to education. In this volume, they are joined by renowned educators who have a reputation for engaging public interests and public policy in powerful and provocative ways. Together, they address such important issues as zero-tolerance policies, language-minority students, multicultural education, school reform, teaching for social justice, educational inquiry, curriculum, assessment, and much more. This compelling collection challenges policymakers and the public to take a greater hand in creating a quality education for all students.

Language: English

Pages: 274

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Release: April 24, 2006

ISBN: 0807747041

ISBN 13: 9780807747049

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