EDUC 0410B - Controversies in American Education Policy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

Introduces perspectives on education based in history, economics, sociology, and political science. Students engage foundational texts in each of these fields, using the insights gained to examine controversial issues in American education policy, including policies to address ethnic disparities in student achievement, test-based accountability, class-size reduction, and school choice. Enrollment limited to 20 first year students. FYS

Credits:

1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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