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Gender in Urban Education

Name: Gender in Urban Education
Author: David Sadker
ISBN: 9780867095302

by David Sadker

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Overview

In the 1990s, several books argued that girls need more special attention in school than boys. In the 2000s, other books have said it's boys that need the special attention. Not this smart and timely book. Instead of pitting boys' needs against girls', Gender in Urban Education focuses on the relationship between them, showing you how to create gender equity in the classroom and why it's vitally important to your students to do so.

About the Author, David Sadker

Alice E. Ginsberg spent eight years as Program Officer for the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, where she developed and directed women's studies and community education programs. She now consults with foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions interested in promoting gender equity or multicultural programs in schools.

A previous Associate Dean of Temple University's College of Education, Joan Poliner Shapiro now chairs its Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She has also codirected the Women's Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania, taught middle and high school, and supervised intern teachers. Her publications include over 40 articles plus two books on education leadership and reform.

Shirley P. Brown is an educational consultant who focuses on literacy, gender, and urban education. Formerly a Philadelphia high school teacher, she now works with preservice and new teachers in English methods and technology. Most recently she explored visual literacy and gender representation with experienced classroom teachers.