Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Murnane, Richard J.

Description

1. 189 p. : charts; 23 cm

Summary

1. "In this landmark volume, Greg J. Duncan and Richard J. Murnane lay out a meticulously researched case showing how-in a time of spiraling inequality-strategically targeted interventions and supports can help schools significantly improve the life chances of low-income children. A crowning contribution from these two leading economists in the field of education and a passionate call to action on behalf of the young people on whom our nation's future depends."--P. 4 of cover

Subject

1. Education > United States > Evaluation
2. Public schools > United States
3. Educational equalization > United States
4. Education > Standards > United States

Contents

1. A Fading Dream -- Diverging Destinies -- Family Income and School Success -- Challenges in the Classroom -- Promising Prekindergarten Programs -- Elementary Schools That Work -- High Schools That Improve Life Chances -- Programs That Support Families -- Restoring Opportunity.

Call number

1. JFE 14-3991

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author

1. Duncan, Greg J.

Title

1. Restoring opportunity : the crisis of inequality and the challenge for American education / Greg J. Duncan and Richard J. Murnane.

Imprint

1. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard Education Press ; New York : Russell Sage Foundation, c2014.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added author

1. Murnane, Richard J.

LCCN

1. 2013949344

ISBN

1. 9781612506357 (library ed.)
2. 1612506356
3. 9781612506340 (pbk.)
4. 1612506348 (pbk.)

Research call number

1. JFE 14-3991