Education for Upward Mobility

Education for Upward Mobility
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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ISBN-10 : 1475819757
ISBN-13 : 9781475819755
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Book Synopsis Education for Upward Mobility by : Michael J. Petrilli

Download or read book Education for Upward Mobility written by Michael J. Petrilli and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks answers to a fundamental question: How can we help children born into poverty transcend their disadvantages and enter the middle class as adults? And in particular, what role can our schools play? Education for Upward Mobility provides fresh perspectives and concrete ideas for policymakers at every level of government; for leaders and policy analysts in education reform organizations in the states and in Washington; for philanthropists and membership associations; and for local superintendents and school board members. It combines the latest research evidence on relevant topics with in-depth explorations of promising practices on the ground, in real places, achieving real successes.


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