Facing Accountability in Education - Democracy and Equity at Risk

In this authoritative volume, leading educators and scholars examine the current accountability movement and the extent to which it supports equity and democracy. They address how it was constructed, who it actually benefits, as well as how genuine progress can be made to close racial disparities in achievement. While the authors have different perspectives, they all share a commitment to improving education for all children, especially for those who have been historically underserved.

About the author

Christine E. Sleeter is professor emerita at the College of Professional Studies, California State University, Monterey Bay, and president of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Her recent books include Teaching with Vision (edited with Catherine Cornbleth).

Summary

Examines the accountability movement and the extent to which it supports equity and democracy. This work addresses how it was constructed, who it actually benefits, as well as how genuine progress can be made to close racial disparities in achievement.

Product details

• Authors: Christine E. Sleeter, Christine E. (EDT) Sleeter
• Assisted by: James A Banks (Editor), James A. Banks (Editor), Christine E Sleeter (Editor), Christine E. Sleeter (Editor)
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2007
• EAN: 9780807747797
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-4779-7
• No. of pages: 246
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 216 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Multicultural Education; Multicultural Education Series; Multicultural Education; Multicultural Education Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system