Exam 13: Pursuing Equity in Education

Discuss the pros and cons of voucher programs.

School dress codes often feature a long list of violations for girls' attire, but very little suggestions for boys' attire. The message from excessive regulation of girls' clothing implies that girls' appearances are more important than boys'. It also implies that women's bodies must be controlled in public space. This is an example of how schools provide a/an ______.

Describe the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Describe the three disparities in suspension rates that have exerted an enormous impact on students' educational experience and outcomes.

In the United States, tracking tends to occur implicitly, rather than explicitly, within schools.