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Oakes, Jeannie – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Continues the argument against tracking and ability grouping in schools. Traces circumstances and beliefs leading to this system of handling student diversity and shows how these factors obstruct schools' efforts to achieve two highly valued goals: academic excellence and equal opportunity. Suggests alternative approaches. (MLH)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Cultural Differences, Educational Change
