The Praeger Handbook of Urban Education

These 59 essays in this two-volume set are presented by the editors (affiliated with the City U. of New York and Canada's McGill U.) in pursuit of the twin goals of developing a vision of what urban education in the United States can become and providing urban educators and teacher educators that train them with practical knowledge of the unique aspects of urban education that can be used in their professional lives. Broadly speaking, the papers address the context of urban education, race and ethnicity, social justice, teaching and pedagogy, power and urban education, bilingual education, cultural studies, urban education and research, aesthetics and urban education, and education policy. Within each of these categories, topics and approaches are quite diverse and range from critical theory to empirical research and case studies of urban education reform projects. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Joe L. Kincheloe is Professor of Education, The City University of New York Graduate Center and at Brooklyn College, where he served as the Belle Zeller Chair of Public Policy and Administration. He writes extensively and lectures around the world on issues of education, social justice, educational context and school reform.

Kecia Hayes is a Doctoral Candidate, Ph.D. program in Urban Education, The City University of New York Graduate Center, and a trustee of the Harlem Episcopal School, New York, NY. She has worked as an educator in a number of formal and informal settings. Her research focuses on ways in which social policy and practice influence children and parents of color in urban communities, as well as on the educational experiences of youth in criminal justice system.

Karel Rose is Professor of Education and Women's Studies, Brooklyn College, and Doctoral Faculty, The City University of New York Graduate Center. Recently honored by Brooklyn College with the Teacher of Excellence Award, Dr. Rose has worked extensively with K-12 teachers in the U.S. and abroad. Her work focuses on women's issues, African-American literature, the arts in general, and teacher education.

Philip M. Anderson is Professor and Executive Officer, Program in Urban Education, The City University of New York Graduate Center and Professor of Secondary Education and Youth Services at Queens College/CUNY. His numerous publications cover reading, English curriculum, cultural theories and schooling, teacher preparation, and curriculum theory and practice.