Posts Tagged Poverty
Poverty and Schooling: A Special Issue of Educational Studies
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This special issue of “Educational Studies” explores poverty and schooling. Divided into two sections of articles and book reviews, the papers address topics such as: the creation of an urban normal school – what constitutes quality in alternative certification?; children with disabilities; educating students about poverty and health needs; and more. The contributors include K. Burch, N.K. Mutua, L.R. Bloom, J.H. Romeo and M. Haberman…. More >>
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Changing the Odds for Children at Risk:Seven Essential Principles of Educational Programs That Break the Cycle of Poverty
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In this insightful and revealing book, the author shows how we can break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage and change the odds for children at risk. Describing how previous reforms have missed the mark, she offers a framework based on seven essential principles for implementing more effective programs and policies. In a highly readable style, Neuman highlights programs that are making a difference in children’s lives across the country, weaving together narrativ… More >>
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