EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
May 2013 . Volume 70. Number 8
Faces of Poverty EL
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10 The Widening Income
Achievement Gap
Sean F. Reardon
Which policies will reduce the growing
inequality in education outcomes?
18 The American Dream:
Slipping Away?
Susan B. Neuman
A contrasting picture of poverty and privilege
plays out in two neighborhoods.
24 How Poverty Affects
Classroom Engagement
Eric Jensen
Seven approaches to consider for those who
struggle with engagement in school.
32 How Preschool
Fights Poverty
Cynthia E. Lamy
Effective preschools have tremendous benefits
for students, families, and schools.
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38 Boosting Achievement
by Pursuing Diversity
Halley Potter
Low-income students in mixed-income schools
outperform their counterparts in high-poverty
schools.
44 The Diversity Dilemma
Michael J. Petrilli
How can we meet the varied preferences
of parent groups and give all kids
the education they need?
50 Why Our Schools
Are Segregated
Richard Rothstein
Accumulating evidence affirms the need
for school integration.
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