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Focusing on community organizing and activism, this book examines the potential of public schools to educate children in economically disadvantaged areas, specifically the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It challenges the trend toward privatization and market-based reforms, showcasing how grassroots efforts have led to remarkable academic improvements. By highlighting successful local initiatives, the book advocates for strengthening public education as a viable solution for supporting poor and working-class communities.
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Valley Interfaith and School Reform, Dennis Shirley
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Valley Interfaith and School Reform
- Subtitle
- Organizing for Power in South Texas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dennis Shirley
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780292777651
- Description
- Focusing on community organizing and activism, this book examines the potential of public schools to educate children in economically disadvantaged areas, specifically the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It challenges the trend toward privatization and market-based reforms, showcasing how grassroots efforts have led to remarkable academic improvements. By highlighting successful local initiatives, the book advocates for strengthening public education as a viable solution for supporting poor and working-class communities.