Empowering Science and Mathematics Education in Urban Schools

by Angela Calabrese Barton, Erin Turner, Maura Varley Gutiérrez, et al.

Book Overview

Math and science hold powerful places in contemporary society, setting the foundations for entry into some of the most robust and highest-paying industries. However, effective math and science education is not equally available to all students, with some of the poorest students--those who would benefit most--going egregiously underserved. This ongoing problem with education highlights one of the core causes of the widening class gap. While this educational...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226037983
• ISBN13: 9780226037981
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"