USSO 233 - The Pursuit of Equity and Quality in Public Education

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Case Western Reserve University

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Public schools are regularly excoriated at the hands of the press, politicians, taxpayers, parents, employers, and just about every other segment of the general public. Yet our system of public education has long been regarded as the gateway to the American Dream and is (arguably) what has made our country (arguably) great. What is the status and future of this original American institution? The stakes are high: nothing less than the future of 90% of our country's children, the fabric of our society and the strength of our nation. This seminar will explore current challenges facing public schools, such as resegregation, the impact of high-stakes testing, the "achievement gap," and the political, moral, legal, and public policy issues surrounding the quest for equity and adequacy in funding and programming. We will discuss various visions for reform including pedagogical and legislative "solutions." Our discussions will be informed by some historical and authoritative sources, but we will also give attention to continuously unfolding local and national events. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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