- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
Greenhaven Publishing
2022.
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- 200 pages ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781534508453
9781534508446
- The Importance of Opposing Viewpoints
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. How Does Educational Equity Impact Society?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Schools Need Equity, Not Equality
- 2. The Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
- 3. The Pandemic Might Have Changed the Fate of Our Public Education System
- 4. Educated Students Are Healthier Students
- 5. Education Inequality Has Created an Achievement and Wealth Gap
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 2. How Does Gender Impact Educational Opportunities?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Education and Educators Discriminate Against Girls
- 2. Educating Girls Saves Lives
- 3. School Is Not Designed for Boys
- 4. LGBTQ+ Students Need Protection
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 3. How Does Racial Discrimination Lead to Inequities in Education?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Americans Underestimate Racism in Education
- 2. Systemic Racism in Education Is a Root Cause of Many Other Inequities
- 3. Schools Are Not All Equal
- 4. Work Together to Counteract Racism
- 5. English-Language Learners Need Support
- 6. Diversity Should Be Mainstream
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 4. How Does Socioeconomic Status Lead to Differences in Learning?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Schools Need More Money, and the Money Needs to Be Spent More Effectively
- 2. Housing Insecurity Has Lifelong Effects on Children
- 3. Family Wealth Affects Out of School Opportunities
- 4. Rural Schools Have Their Own Challenges
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 5. How Can Educational Equity Be Achieved?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Personalized Learning Paths Allow for Student Differences
- 2. Culturally Responsive Teaching Is for Everyone
- 3. Switch to Standards-Based Learning
- 4. Rethink School Discipline
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography of Books
- Index