Urban school reform in the United States is characterized by contentious, politicized debate. This course explores a set of critical issues in the education and educational reform space, with a focus on aspects of the field that have sparked controversy and polarized views. We will dig into these debates, situating them within the larger history of public education and school reform, and considering the viewpoints, the evidence, and translation of issues into educational policy.
Offered By
Critical Issues in Urban Education
The University of ChicagoAbout this Course
4,327 recent views
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for BusinessFlexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for BusinessOffered by
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
American Public Education: Critical Issues & Historical Context
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 49 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The No Child Left Behind Act
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 41 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The Common Core State Standards
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Interlude 1: Interview and Panel Discussion on NCLB and CCSS
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 80 min)
Reviews
- 5 stars80.88%
- 4 stars14.70%
- 3 stars1.47%
- 1 star2.94%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CRITICAL ISSUES IN URBAN EDUCATION
by ELJun 5, 2017
I loved this course. A great introduction to so many facets and perspectives of urban education.
by ALOct 23, 2019
Excellent course to get the foundations and history of U.S. public education
by AEFeb 11, 2022
i really learned a lot in this course. very relevant to my line of work as a teacher in urban locality.
by TJMar 20, 2018
Very informative and entertaining. Learning the true requirements that makes up the no child left behind reauthorization is ver
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
Is financial aid available?
More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.