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Bensman, David – 2000
This book describes New York City's Central Park East (CPE) Elementary School, which provides inner city children with the highest quality educators and pedagogy and is considered one of the most academically enriching U.S. schools. The book gives voice to young adults who emerged from poverty as a result of powerful experiences within CPE.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Cultural Pluralism, Disadvantaged Youth