Educational Adequacy and the Courts - A Reference Handbook

The first work of its kind to present a comprehensive survey of landmark court decisions on educational adequacy and equity claims and their impact on public school reform. In Educational Adequacy and the Courts: A Reference Handbook , education researcher Elaine Walker presents an in depth analysis of pivotal court cases and their impact on educational adequacy and reform, illuminating the inherent challenges of redressing long-standing problems associated with state funding mechanisms for K-12 education. In addition to an eye opening, state-by-state discussion of court rulings and their effect on education, Walker covers such topics as the moral imperative for educational reform, the failure and success of federal and state reform efforts, and the historical importance of school finance litigation in the reform of school systems in high poverty areas. The work also highlights alternative ways in which improvement can be approached and sheds light on the overall complexities of setting educational policy.

Product details

• Authors: Elaine Walker, Elaine M. Walker, Walker Elaine
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.04.2005
• EAN: 9781851095353
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-535-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Contemporary Education Issues; Contemporary Education Issues
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