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Sleeter, Christine E., Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2011
The work presented here is a large-scale evaluation of a theory-driven school reform project in New Zealand, which focuses on improving the educational achievement of Maori students in public secondary schools. The project's conceptual underpinnings are based on Kaupapa Maori research, culturally responsive teaching, student voice, and…
Descriptors: Social Justice, School Restructuring, Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness
Bintliff, Amy Vatne – Peter Lang New York, 2011
As many young adults continue to disengage with learning each day, teachers and administrators struggle to find programming that re-engages secondary students with their schooling and communities. This book profiles one program that succeeds in doing so, and should serve as a model for others. In a Midwestern alternative school, three teachers…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Learning Theories, Nontraditional Education, Multicultural Education
Monzo, Lilia D., Ed.; Merz, Alice, Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
"The Hope for Audacity: Public Identity and Equity Action in Education" calls for audacious action from the president and his administration as they attempt to guide educators, policymakers, as well as the general public in thinking critically about education. This book also discusses the role of education faculties in becoming more active agents…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Race, Role, College Faculty
Hickey, M. Gail, Ed.; Lanahan, Brian K., Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
"Even the Janitor Is White" addresses challenges faced by teacher educators who are committed to diversity education. The chapters in this volume invite readers to reflect on their own practice as teacher educators as well as consider ways in which that practice might be improved. More than forty percent of students in U.S. schools are…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Preservice Teacher Education, Multicultural Education, Education Majors