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Introduction to Sociology 2e

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Introduction to Sociology 2eFurther Research

16.1 Education around the World

Though it’s a struggle, education is continually being improved in the developing world. To learn how educational programs are being fostered worldwide, explore the Education section of the Center for Global Development’s website: http://openstax.org/l/center_global_development

16.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Education

Can tracking actually improve learning? This 2009 article from Education Next explores the debate with evidence from Kenya. http://openstax.org/l/education_next

The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) is committed to ending the bias and other flaws seen in standardized testing. Their mission is to ensure that students, teachers, and schools are evaluated fairly. You can learn more about their mission, as well as the latest in news on test bias and fairness, at their website: http://openstax.org/l/fair_test

16.3 Issues in Education

Whether or not students in public schools are entitled to free speech is a subject of much debate. In the public school system, there can be a clash between the need for a safe learning environment and the guarantee to free speech granted to U.S. citizens. You can learn more about this complicated issue at the Center for Public Education. http://openstax.org/l/center_public_education

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