Whose Schools: Power, Equality and Public Education

How can we fulfill Thomas Jefferson's promise for public schools "which shall reach every description of our citizens"? The course examines significant eras, debates, and struggles for equality in U.S. education, with a particular focus on current policies in Boston. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Research and Information Literacy.