Understanding Equal Educational Opportunity
Understanding Equal Educational Opportunity

Author: Kenneth Ross Howe

Publisher: Southern Literary Studies (Pap

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9780807735992

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The principle of equal educational opportunity has been central to the discourse about justice in public education throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Over the last several decades, however, it has been eviscerated by the political right and has fallen into disrepute with postmodernists and the political left. Howe provides a vigorous defense of the "participatory interpretation" of equal educational opportunity, and employs it to critically evaluate several contemporary policy domains.

Open Minds to Equality
Open Minds to Equality

Author: Nancy Schniedewind

Publisher: Rethinking Schools

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 0942961323

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An educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. Learning activities are sequencedto build awareness and understanding. First, students develop skills for building trust, communication, and collaboration. Second, they learn to recognize stereotypes and discrimination and explore their presence in people's lives and in institutions. Finally, students create changes, gaining self-confidence and experiencing collective responsibility. This book is an essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development, and curriculum specialists.