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Unfit Subjects: Education Policy and the Teen Mother, 1972-2002

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Wanda Pillow presents a critical analysis of federal law and policy towards pregnant teens, representations of teen pregnancy in popular culture and educational policy assesses how schools provide educational opportunities for school-aged mothers. Through in-depth analysis of specific policies and programs, both past and present, this book traces our successes and failures in educating pregnant teens. Schooling Pregnant Teens uses feminist, race and poststructural … More >>

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School Vouchers and Privatization: A Reference Handbook

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The book covers everything from school vouchers to little-known market-based educational reforms like for-profit management of public schools, commercialism in the classroom, philanthropic tuition sponsorships, faith-based charities, educational tax credits, corporate curriculum, and advertising as well as exclusive agreements between companies and schools. It includes case studies of two well-established voucher systems: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and th… More >>

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Educational Assessment in the 21st Century: Connecting Theory and Practice

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This book will examine educational assessment in the rapidly changing and global world of the 21st century. Assessment has always been a key focus of educational policy, research and practice throughout the world, with the field often represented as contested. While traditional issues of validity and reliability continue to have high salience, there is a myriad of issues that are also pressing for educational assessment on the international scene. These include: ass… More >>

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