Despite the best intentions : how racial inequality thrives in good schools (Transgressing boundaries)
by Lewis, Amanda E., 1970- (Author), Diamond, John B. (Author)
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Summary
"On the surface, Riverview High School looks like the post-racial ideal. Serving an enviably affluent, diverse, and liberal district, the school is well-funded, its teachers are well-trained, and many of its students are high-achieving. Yet Riverview has not escaped the same unrelenting question tha... Full description
- Introduction
- Race, oppositional culture, and school outcomes : are we barking up the wrong tree?
- The road to detention is paved with good intentions : race and discipline at Riverview
- "It's like two high schools" : race, tracking, and performance expectations
- Opportunity hoarding : creating and maintaining racial advantage
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Short summary of research methods.