The Color of School Reform : Race, Politics, and the Challenge of Urban Education Paperback - 2001
by Jeffrey R. Henig; Desiree S. Pedescleaux; Marion Orr; Richard C. Hula
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- Title The Color of School Reform : Race, Politics, and the Challenge of Urban Education
- Author Jeffrey R. Henig; Desiree S. Pedescleaux; Marion Orr; Richard C. Hula
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Princeton University Press, Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date 2001
- Features Bibliography, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0691088977I5N00
- ISBN 9780691088976 / 0691088977
- Weight 0.98 lbs (0.44 kg)
- Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.66 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.68 cm)
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Themes
- Demographic Orientation: Urban
- Library of Congress subjects Educational change - United States, Children of minorities - Education - United
- Dewey Decimal Code 370.917
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In each city examined, reform efforts often arise but collapse, partly because leaders are unable to craft effective political coalitions that would commit community resources to a concrete policy agenda. What undermines the leadership, according to the authors, is the complex role of race in each city. First, public authority does not guarantee access to private resources, usually still controlled by white economic elites. Second, local authorities must interact with external actors, at the state and national levels, who remain predominantly white. Finally, issues of race divide the African American community itself and often place limits on what leaders can and cannot do.
Filled with insightful explanations together with recommendations for policy change, this book is an important component of thedebate now being waged among researchers, education activists, and the community as a whole.