Race and Education Policy
ECON 206
Spring 2022
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EDST 206 |
This course will provide a broad introduction to contemporary education policy centered on issues of race/ethnicity. This course introduces the application of economic analysis to education policy. The course will analyze major education policy debates such as school desegregation, school finance, school resources, school choice, student tracking, accountability, educator policies (diversity, certification), special education, college entrance, and the current policy landscape. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
1 . Johnson, Rucker C. Children of the dream: Why school integration works. Hachette UK, 2019.
2. Teacher Diversity and Student Success: Why Racial Representation Matters in the Classroom
by Seth Gershenson (Author), Michael Hansen (Author), Constance A. Lindsay (Author)
3. Despite the Best Intentions How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools by Amanda E. Lewis and John B. Diamond
4. Journal Articles and Education articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
5 2-page memos and a final presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Bueno,Carycruz M Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: FISK413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 10 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | FR: 5 |
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