Urban Education: Models That Work

Marvin M. Smith

Cascade, 2012, vol. 3

Abstract: A good education is a prerequisite for many employment opportunities today. In a weak economy when relatively few new jobs become available, the need for educational preparation becomes even more paramount. In low-income communities where the quality of many schools is dubious, the employment prospects of the attendees are grim. There is an ongoing debate about how to improve schools in these communities in order to enhance education levels and improve job readiness. While the merits of charter schools and the role of vocational-technical schools are being debated, there are some school models that have achieved some success. Three such models were discussed in presentations at the Reinventing Older Communities conference.

Keywords: Education; low-income; employment; vocational education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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