The rising gap between rich and poor: A look at the persistence of educational disparities in the United States and why we should worry
In 2001 the no child left behind act was signed into law with the promise to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged children and their white and more affluent peers. Ribbons were cut, ceremonies were held, as America set off on a new path to ensure that all children would have the tools nec...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Cogent Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2017.1323698 |