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A probing and provocative work of urban history with deep relevance for urban public schools today, Nelson's book reveals why equal educational opportunity remains such an elusive ideal.

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"Nelson is breaking new ground by comparing different equity reforms in education against the background of local/federal relations. Historians of education and policy analysts will find The Elusive Ideal very illuminating." - David Tyack, author of Seeking Common Ground: Public Schools in a Diverse Society"

The Elusive Deal Equal Educational Opportunity

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    A Hardback by Adam R. Nelson

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 5/10/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780226571898, 978-0226571898
      ISBN10: 0226571890
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      Social discrimination and social justice

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A probing and provocative work of urban history with deep relevance for urban public schools today, Nelson's book reveals why equal educational opportunity remains such an elusive ideal.

      Trade Review
      "Nelson is breaking new ground by comparing different equity reforms in education against the background of local/federal relations. Historians of education and policy analysts will find The Elusive Ideal very illuminating." - David Tyack, author of Seeking Common Ground: Public Schools in a Diverse Society"

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