The Walls Around Opportunity

Author : Gary Orfield
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691260877

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The Walls around Opportunity by Gary Orfield Pdf

The case for race-conscious education policy In our unequal society, families of color fully share the dream of college but their children often attend schools that do not prepare them, and the higher education system gives the best opportunities to the most privileged. Students of color hope for college but often face a dead end. For many young people, racial inequality puts them at a disadvantage from early childhood. The Walls around Opportunity argues that colorblind policies have made college inaccessible to a large share of students of color, and reveals how policies that acknowledge racial inequalities and set racial equality goals can succeed where colorblindness has failed. Gary Orfield paints a troubling portrait of American higher education, explaining how profound racial gaps imbedded in virtually every stage of our children’s lives pose a major threat to communities of color and the nation. He describes how the 1960s and early 1970s was the only period in history to witness sustained efforts at racial equity in higher education, and how the Reagan era ushered in today’s colorblind policies, which ignore the realities of color inequality. Orfield shows how this misguided policy has resegregated public schools, exacerbated inequalities in college preparation, denied needed financial aid to families, and led to huge price increases over decades that have seen little real gain in income for most Americans. Now with a new afterword that discusses the 2023 Supreme Court decision to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions, this timely and urgent book shows that the court’s colorblind ruling is unworkable in a society where every aspect of opportunity and preparation is linked to race, and reveals the gaps in the opportunity pipeline while exploring the best ways to address them in light of this decision.

Author : Nova Ren Suma
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781616205737

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The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma Pdf

SPECIAL PREVIEW! “Ori’s dead because of what happened out behind the theater, in the tunnel made out of trees. She’s dead because she got sent to that place upstate, locked up with those monsters. And she got sent there because of me.” The Walls Around Us is a ghostly story of suspense told in two voices--one still living and one long dead. On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteen-year-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement. On the inside, within the walls of a girls’ juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom. Tying these two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries. We hear Amber’s story and Violet’s, and through them Orianna’s, first from one angle, then from another, until gradually we begin to get the whole picture--which is not necessarily the one that either Amber or Violet wants us to see. Nova Ren Suma tells a supernatural tale of guilt and innocence, and what happens when one is mistaken for the other. Praise for Imaginary Girls: “A surreal and dreamy world where magical thinking is carried to a chilling extreme.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for 17 & Gone: “Suma’s exquisite sentence-level writing and fine eye for creepy detail are in abundant evidence.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Steven Brint
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691184890

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Two Cheers for Higher Education by Steven Brint Pdf

A leading expert challenges the prevailing gloomy outlook on higher education with solid evidence of its successes Crushing student debt, rapidly eroding state funding, faculty embroiled in speech controversies, a higher-education market disrupted by online competition—today’s headlines suggest that universities’ power to advance knowledge and shape American society is rapidly declining. But Steven Brint, a renowned analyst of academic institutions, has tracked numerous trends demonstrating their vitality. After a recent period that witnessed soaring student enrollment and ample research funding, universities, he argues, are in a better position than ever before. Focusing on the years 1980–2015, Brint details the trajectory of American universities, which was influenced by evolving standards of disciplinary professionalism, market-driven partnerships (especially with scientific and technological innovators outside the academy), and the goal of social inclusion. Conflicts arose: academic entrepreneurs, for example, flouted their campus responsibilities, and departments faced backlash over the hiring of scholars with nontraditional research agendas. Nevertheless, educators’ commitments to technological innovation and social diversity prevailed and created a new dynamism. Brint documents these successes along with the challenges that result from rapid change. Today, knowledge-driven industries generate almost half of U.S. GDP, but divisions by educational level split the American political order. Students flock increasingly to fields connected to the power centers of American life and steer away from the liberal arts. And opportunities for economic mobility are expanding even as academic expectations decline. In describing how universities can meet such challenges head on, especially in improving classroom learning, Brint offers not only a clear-eyed perspective on the current state of American higher education but also a pragmatically optimistic vision for the future.

Author : Julia Penubothula
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973624561

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Build Thou the Walls of Jerusalem & True Light by Julia Penubothula Pdf

“Build Thou the Walls of Jerusalem” and “True Light” are two of the many sermons delivered by Pastor Paul Sudhakar. Today, there are many believers who are not leading a fruitful Christian life either because they are guilty of some sin they’ve committed or they’re faced with so many questions that they are lost in finding a biblical answer. Pastor Paul Sudhakar, through his sermon series on “Build Thou the Walls of Jerusalem” and “True Light,” explains many of these questions. “Build Thou the Walls of Jerusalem” is an in-depth study on what happens when a believer sins. Through the prayer that King David makes in Psalms 51, Pastor Paul Sudhakar has explained the following points: 1. What led David to sin? And how should a believer watch out at present times? 2. Can God not bless and restore us in the same way that he did with King David? The second sermon, “True Light,” is emphasized on the verse “let there be light.” It talks about how without the true light, darkness, emptiness, and ugliness is spread all over. It explains the impact of true light shining on three individuals: Zacchaeus, Job, and John the Baptist. It correlates how a God of multitude is also a God of an individual. Though he ministered to the larger crowds, he still took time to seek out individuals and minister to their needs.

Author : Hortance Houngbéké
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973699149

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The Walls of Jericho by Hortance Houngbéké Pdf

God does not want us separated from the things He has for us. Yet, circumstances in our lives, our pain, disappointments, hurt, and anger stand as walls of Jericho between us and God’s promises. These emotions and circumstances in our lives often serve as disruptions to the wonders we were meant to experience. This faith-filled, interactive book is filled with notes and revelations to help you identify what stands between you and a complete relationship with God. More importantly, the book provides guidance so you can overcome these obstacles and bring down your walls of Jericho. As you read, learn how to: · take steps to be in alignment with God’s will; · expand your capacity to forgive others; · increase your faith in God; · feel God’s presence, even in times of hardship. God does not want us bound and kept from the things He has for us because of the walls in our lives. Our heavenly Father has equipped us with everything we need to declare victory over all the circumstances we face. Discover the power of His message and surrender to His will with the lessons in The Walls of Jericho.

Author : Roosevelt Montas
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780691224398

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Rescuing Socrates by Roosevelt Montas Pdf

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds What is the value of a liberal education? Traditionally characterized by a rigorous engagement with the classics of Western thought and literature, this approach to education is all but extinct in American universities, replaced by flexible distribution requirements and ever-narrower academic specialization. Many academics attack the very idea of a Western canon as chauvinistic, while the general public increasingly doubts the value of the humanities. In Rescuing Socrates, Dominican-born American academic Roosevelt Montás tells the story of how a liberal education transformed his life, and offers an intimate account of the relevance of the Great Books today, especially to members of historically marginalized communities. Montás emigrated from the Dominican Republic to Queens, New York, when he was twelve and encountered the Western classics as an undergraduate in Columbia University’s renowned Core Curriculum, one of America’s last remaining Great Books programs. The experience changed his life and determined his career—he went on to earn a PhD in English and comparative literature, serve as director of Columbia’s Center for the Core Curriculum, and start a Great Books program for low-income high school students who aspire to be the first in their families to attend college. Weaving together memoir and literary reflection, Rescuing Socrates describes how four authors—Plato, Augustine, Freud, and Gandhi—had a profound impact on Montás’s life. In doing so, the book drives home what it’s like to experience a liberal education—and why it can still remake lives.

Author : Jennifer M. Morton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691216935

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Moving Up Without Losing Your Way by Jennifer M. Morton Pdf

"Upward mobility through the path of higher education has been an article of faith for generations of working-class, low-income, and immigrant college students. While we know this path usually entails financial sacrifices and hard work, very little attention has been paid to the deep personal compromises such students have to make as they enter worlds vastly different from their own. Measuring the true cost of higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Moving Up without Losing Your Way looks at the ethical dilemmas of upward mobility--the broken ties with family and friends, the severed connections with former communities, and the loss of identity--faced by students as they strive to earn a successful place in society"--Dust jacket.

Author : Gary Bertwistle
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781459613133

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What Made You Think of That? by Gary Bertwistle Pdf

Have you ever wondered why some people consistently seem to have original and different ways of approaching problems, ideas or opportunities? Are you intrigued as to why some individuals see opportunities where others can't or why some companies lead, whilst others follow? This book is both an explanation and celebration of thinking differently. What Made You Think of That? is a simple, easy to understand and practical guide to unlocking your own great ideas and those great ideas lurking in the people or company around you. It provides you with a true understanding of how imagination and creativity works with loads of tips and tools and real life stories to illustrate just how easy it can be. For those of you who are leaders this book can guide you through practical steps in creating an organisation that empowers its entire staff from CEO to casual employees to think differently about every aspect of the business, thus leading to better solutions for customers or clients and ultimately greater success. In these increasingly challenging times, there has never before been a more important time for every individual and every company to be thinking differently about themselves and their business. Read What Made You Think of That? and find out how!

Author : Jonathan Marks
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691207728

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Let's Be Reasonable by Jonathan Marks Pdf

A conservative college professor's compelling defense of liberal education Not so long ago, conservative intellectuals such as William F. Buckley Jr. believed universities were worth fighting for. Today, conservatives seem more inclined to burn them down. In Let's Be Reasonable, conservative political theorist and professor Jonathan Marks finds in liberal education an antidote to this despair, arguing that the true purpose of college is to encourage people to be reasonable—and revealing why the health of our democracy is at stake. Drawing on the ideas of John Locke and other thinkers, Marks presents the case for why, now more than ever, conservatives must not give up on higher education. He recognizes that professors and administrators frequently adopt the language and priorities of the left, but he explains why conservative nightmare visions of liberal persecution and indoctrination bear little resemblance to what actually goes on in college classrooms. Marks examines why advocates for liberal education struggle to offer a coherent defense of themselves against their conservative critics, and demonstrates why such a defense must rest on the cultivation of reason and of pride in being reasonable. More than just a campus battlefield guide, Let's Be Reasonable recovers what is truly liberal about liberal education—the ability to reason for oneself and with others—and shows why the liberally educated person considers reason to be more than just a tool for scoring political points.

Author : Richard J. Light,Allison Jegla
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691229461

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Becoming Great Universities by Richard J. Light,Allison Jegla Pdf

How campus communities of every kind can transform themselves from good to great Becoming Great Universities highlights ten core challenges that all colleges and universities face and offers practical steps that everyone on campus—from presidents to first-year undergraduates—can take to enhance student life and learning. This incisive book, written in a friendly and engaging style, draws on conversations with presidents, deans, and staff at hundreds of campuses across the country as well as scores of in-depth interviews with students and faculty. Providing suggestions that all members of a campus community can implement, Richard Light and Allison Jegla cover topics such as how to build a culture of innovation on campus, how to improve learning outcomes through experimentation, how to help students from under-resourced high schools succeed in college, and how to attract students from rural areas who may not be considering colleges far from their communities. They offer concrete ways to facilitate constructive interactions among students from different backgrounds, create opportunities for lifelong learning and engagement, and inspire students to think globally. And most of the ideas presented in this book can be implemented at little to no cost. Featuring a wealth of evidence-based examples, Becoming Great Universities offers actionable suggestions for everyone to have a positive impact on college life regardless of whether their campus is urban or rural, private or public, large or small, wealthy or not.

Author : Jessica McCrory Calarco
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691201108

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A Field Guide to Grad School by Jessica McCrory Calarco Pdf

An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad school Some of the most important things you need to know in order to succeed in graduate school—like how to choose a good advisor, how to get funding for your work, and whether to celebrate or cry when a journal tells you to revise and resubmit an article—won’t be covered in any class. They are part of a hidden curriculum that you are just expected to know or somehow learn on your own—or else. In this comprehensive survival guide for grad school, Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of the postgraduate experience, from deciding whether to go to grad school in the first place to finishing your degree and landing a job. An invaluable resource for every prospective and current grad student in any discipline, A Field Guide to Grad School will save you grief—and help you thrive—in school and beyond. Provides invaluable advice about how to: Choose and apply to a graduate program Stay on track in your program Publish and promote your work Get the most out of conferences Navigate the job market Balance teaching, research, service, and life

Author : Erwin Raphael McManus
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418513863

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Seizing Your Divine Moment by Erwin Raphael McManus Pdf

In this inspiring book, Erwin McManus uses the biblical account of Israel's war with the Philistines (1 Samuel 13 and 14) and the characters of Saul and Jonathan to demonstrate the difference between living a life of purpose and adventure, and living one of apathy and missed opportunity. In the midst of a less-than-hopeful battle, Saul-who should have been leading-rested beneath a pomegranate tree as Jonathan seized the divine moment that would impact the future of Israel. Through this story McManus artfully illustrates the eight characteristics of an adventurer's heart, what he calls "the Jonathan factor." Using powerful examples from his own life and ministry, along with fresh biblical teaching, McManus asserts that God crafts divine moments specific to each of us-priceless opportunities for us to actively engage in God's big-picture plan. Apathy and apprehension prevent us from being all we are meant to be for God's kingdom. But by developing the characteristics McManus outlines, Christians can move from mundane to miraculous living.

Author : Meeuwse, Kristi,Mason, Diane
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522526865

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Personalized Professional Learning for Educators: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Meeuwse, Kristi,Mason, Diane Pdf

Advances in students' educational experiences are regularly studied, documented, and improved upon. However, to provide the best foundation for students, professional educators must also continue their own education in order to perfect their teaching abilities. Personalized Professional Learning for Educators: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an advanced scholarly reference source that discusses the most effective methods and techniques that can provide educators with a strong path for continuing their education. Featuring insights on relevant topics such as digital learning, educational coaching, personalized learning, and pedagogical practices, this publication is an ideal resource for professional educators, students, and researchers interested in upcoming trends in teacher education.

Author : Derek Bok
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781400866120

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Higher Education in America by Derek Bok Pdf

A sweeping assessment of the state of higher education today from former Harvard president Derek Bok Higher Education in America is a landmark work--a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the current condition of our colleges and universities from former Harvard president Derek Bok, one of the nation's most respected education experts. Sweepingly ambitious in scope, this is a deeply informed and balanced assessment of the many strengths as well as the weaknesses of American higher education today. At a time when colleges and universities have never been more important to the lives and opportunities of students or to the progress and prosperity of the nation, Bok provides a thorough examination of the entire system, public and private, from community colleges and small liberal arts colleges to great universities with their research programs and their medical, law, and business schools. Drawing on the most reliable studies and data, he determines which criticisms of higher education are unfounded or exaggerated, which are issues of genuine concern, and what can be done to improve matters. Some of the subjects considered are long-standing, such as debates over the undergraduate curriculum and concerns over rising college costs. Others are more recent, such as the rise of for-profit institutions and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Additional topics include the quality of undergraduate education, the stagnating levels of college graduation, the problems of university governance, the strengths and weaknesses of graduate and professional education, the environment for research, and the benefits and drawbacks of the pervasive competition among American colleges and universities. Offering a rare survey and evaluation of American higher education as a whole, this book provides a solid basis for a fresh public discussion about what the system is doing right, what it needs to do better, and how the next quarter century could be made a period of progress rather than decline.

Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1663608199

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Last Lecture by Perfection Learning Corporation Pdf