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In schools where there are large numbers of African American teachers, African American students are less likely to be placed in special education classes; less likely to receive corporal punishment; less likely to be suspended or expelled; more likely to be placed in gifted and talented programs; and more likely to graduate from high school.
Patterns of Excellence: Policy Perspectives on Diversity in Teaching and School Leadership (2001) |
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Miles to Go Mississippi: Rebuilding Education: The Next Big Challenge
(2006, 26 pages)
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The report documents the economic and educational gains that Mississippi can realize over time if it increases high school and college enrollment and graduation rates by: 1) investing in state-supported, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs;
2) strengthening college- and work- readiness in middle and high schools;
3) providing adequate funding to students with the most needs; and
4) reducing education gaps by race and income in academic performance and resources.
The report documents the link between education and income in Mississippi and the vital role that education, Pre-K through college, plays in advancing both the state's education and its economy.
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Miles to Go Mississippi: Rebuilding Education: The Next Big Challenge
(2006, 26 pages)
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The report documents the economic and educational gains that Mississippi can realize over time if it increases high school and college enrollment and graduation rates by: 1) investing in state-supported, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs;
2) strengthening college- and work- readiness in middle and high schools;
3) providing adequate funding to students with the most needs; and
4) reducing education gaps by race and income in academic performance and resources.
The report documents the link between education and income in Mississippi and the vital role that education, Pre-K through college, plays in advancing both the state's education and its economy.
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