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- Title
Escaping the Education Trap.
- Authors
Goldsmith, William D.
- Abstract
This article explores the arguments presented in two books, "The Education Trap" and "Indentured Students," which challenge the belief that education alone can solve economic inequality. "The Education Trap" examines the negative consequences of standardized testing and accountability policies in public schools, while "Indentured Students" delves into the history of federal student loans and their impact on college graduates. Both books emphasize the need to address systemic inequalities and consider other factors such as trade and tax policies. The article also mentions the shifting perspectives on education reform, with conservatives advocating for school choice and Democrats prioritizing other policy areas.
- Subjects
NO Child Left Behind Act of 2001; SOCIAL institutions; EDUCATIONAL finance; SCHOLARLY method; HOME economics; SCHOOL-to-prison pipeline; PAY for performance; SOCIAL mobility; EDUCATIONAL mobility
- Publication
Reviews in American History, 2023, Issue 3, p244
- ISSN
0048-7511
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/rah.2023.a917239