Making Schools Better for Disadvantaged Students: The International Implications of Evidence on Effective School Funding

The book "Tackling Educational Disadvantage" offers a solutions-focused approach to addressing disadvantage in schools, based on evidence from large-scale research across different international contexts. It provides a working definition of educational disadvantage that is relevant across countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offers a solutions-focused approach to tackling disadvantage in schools.

Based on evidence from large-scale research that includes analysis of the National Pupil Database for England 2006-2021, fieldwork in India and Pakistan, and international studies, the book provides a working definition of educational disadvantage that is relevant across different international contexts.

It explores the root causes of educational disadvantage, including poverty, inequality, discrimination, and social exclusion, and examines the impact of these factors on children's educational outcomes.

The book also offers a range of solutions to tackle educational disadvantage, including improving access to quality education, providing targeted support to vulnerable children and families, and reforming education policies and practices to promote equity and inclusion.

The authors argue that addressing educational disadvantage is not only a moral imperative but also essential for promoting social and economic mobility and achieving sustainable development.

The book is a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, researchers, and activists working to improve educational outcomes for all children, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032262499