Rejecting the view that racial differences in educational achievement are a product of innate or cultural differences, Darby and Rury uncover the historical interplay between ideas about race and American schooling, to show clearly that the racial achievement gap has been socially and institutionally constructed.
How Standardized Testing Came to Dominate American Schools and Compromise Education
Focusing on test-based accountability in American education, the book examines its persistent dominance despite evident shortcomings. It explores the ongoing belief among many Americans in the necessity of accountability, contrasting this with the skepticism voiced by educators and policy scholars. The discussion highlights the complexities and implications of maintaining such a framework in the face of challenges and disappointments.
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