Race and Education Policy
ECON 206
Fall 2026
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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 and the critical skills necessary to think about education reform. The course is designed to develop students' abilities to examine, analyze and critique education policies, education policy-making, and education policy implementation. The course will analyze major education policy debates such as school desegregation, school finance, school accountability and standards, school resources, school choice/charter schools, student discipline, educator policies (quality, diversity, certification), special education, and college entrance. This is an intensive-reading, writing, and discussion class. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Economics Minor)(Economics)(Education Studies Minor)(Education Studies)(Human Rights Advocacy Minor) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
List of journal articles and Children of the Dream ( bought through Perusall)
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Examinations and Assignments:
short response papers, midterm exam, final presentation and Report |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Bueno,Carycruz Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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