Other Articles for February, 2010

Through Many Voices, an Idea Is Born

by Robert Rothman

This issue presents highlights from the first twenty-five issues illustrating different components of a smart education system from a variety of perspectives.

Betrayal: Accountability from the Bottom

by Michelle Fine, Janice Bloom and Lori Chajet

What do young people tell us about the lack of the most basic conditions for learning in their schools?

What Is After-School Worth? Developing Literacy and Identity Out of School

by Glynda Hull and Jessica Zacher

How can after-school programs help young people develop a broader form of literacy that includes new technologies?

The Third Generation: Contemporary Strategies for Pursuing the Ideals of Brown v. Board

by Michael Grady, Ellen Foley and Frank Barnes

Why do we need to change the way we distribute resources if we are to remedy our failure to realize the promise of racial equality?

Engaging a City: Building Public Confidence and Support for Schools

by Bill Purcell

How did the mayor of Nashville help rebuild public trust and support by opening schools to the community?

Parents Building Communities in Schools

by Joanna Brown

How did an effort to engage parents in Chicago schools benefit both the schools and the parents?

Urban Education Reform: Recalibrating the Federal Role

by Warren Simmons

Why do federal policies need to address community engagement and equity to improve outcomes for urban children and youths?