Handbook of urban education /

"This volume brings together leading scholars in urban education to focus on inner city matters, specifically as they relate to educational research, theory, policy, and practice. Each chapter provides perspectives on the history and evolving nature of urban education, the current education lan...

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Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Other Authors:	Milner, H. Richard, IV, Lomotey, Kofi
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
Subjects:	Urban schools > United States. Education, Urban > Social aspects > United States. Education > Research. EDUCATION > General. EDUCATION > Essays. EDUCATION > Organizations & Institutions. EDUCATION > Reference. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	"This volume brings together leading scholars in urban education to focus on inner city matters, specifically as they relate to educational research, theory, policy, and practice. Each chapter provides perspectives on the history and evolving nature of urban education, the current education landscape, and helps chart an all-important direction for future work and needs. The Handbook addresses seven areas that capture the breadth and depth of available knowledge in urban education: (1) Psychology, Health and Human Development, (2) Sociological Perspectives, (3) Families and Communities, (4) Teacher Education and Special Education, (5) Leadership, Administration and Leaders, (6) Curriculum & Instruction, and (7) Policy and Reform."--
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 560 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781136206009 (electronic bk.) 1136206000 (electronic bk.) 9781306150514 (ebk) 1306150515 (ebk) 1136206019 (electronic bk.) 9781136206016 (electronic bk.)