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No Citizen Left Behind
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While Teaching At An Allblack Middle School In Atlanta, Meira Levinson Realized That Students Individual Selfimprovement Would Not Necessarily Enable Them To Overcome Their Profound Marginalization Within American Society. This Is Because Of A Civic Empowerment Gap That Is As Shameful And Antidemocratic As The Academic Achievement Gap Targeted By No Child Left Behind. No Citizen Left Behind Argues That Students Must Be Taught How To Upend And Reshape Power Relationships Directly, Through Political And Civic Action. Drawing On Political Theory, Empirical Research, And Her Own Ontheground Experience, Levinson Shows How De Facto Segregated Urban Schools Can And Must Be At The Center Of This Struggle.Recovering The Civic Purposes Of Public Schools Will Take More Than Tweaking The Curriculum. Levinson Calls On Schools To Remake Civic Education. Schools Should Teach Collective Action, Openly Discuss The Racialized Dimensions Of Citizenship, And Provoke Students By Engaging Their Passions Against Contemporary Injustices. Students Must Also Have Frequent Opportunities To Take Civic And Political Action, Including Within The School Itself. To Build A Truly Egalitarian Society, We Must Reject Myths Of Civic Sameness And Empower All Young People To Raise Their Diverse Voices. Levinsons Account Challenges Not Just Educators But All Who Care About Justice, Diversity, Or Democracy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'No Citizen Left Behind'? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' emphasizes the importance of teaching students to engage in political and civic action to address systemic marginalization, rather than relying solely on personal self-improvement.
- Q: Who is the author of 'No Citizen Left Behind'? A: The author of 'No Citizen Left Behind' is Meira Levinson, who has experience teaching in an all-Black middle school in Atlanta.
- Q: How does the book address the civic empowerment gap? A: The book discusses the civic empowerment gap, arguing that it is as significant as the academic achievement gap, and advocates for a reformed civic education that encourages collective action.
- Q: What types of actions does Levinson suggest schools should promote? A: Levinson suggests that schools should promote collective action, engage students in discussions about the racialized dimensions of citizenship, and provide opportunities for civic and political engagement.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'No Citizen Left Behind'? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: Is 'No Citizen Left Behind' available in different formats? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What themes does 'No Citizen Left Behind' explore? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' explores themes of justice, diversity, democracy, and the need for meaningful civic education in public schools.
- Q: Does the book include empirical research and theory? A: Yes, 'No Citizen Left Behind' draws on political theory and empirical research to support its arguments.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'No Citizen Left Behind' is in new condition.