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| Conservatism | 1 |
| Educational Change | 1 |
| Educational Opportunities | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Equal Education | 1 |
| Politics of Education | 1 |
| Social Stratification | 1 |
| Track System (Education) | 1 |
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| Journal of Education | 1 |
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| Oakes, Jeannie | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOakes, Jeannie – Journal of Education, 1986
Examines the historical, political, and economic context of differentiated schooling. Argues that tracking perpetuates inequality. Evaluates the influence on education of the politics of economic scarcity, social conservatism, and assumptions about abilities and the role of schools in providing equal opportunity. (KH)
Descriptors: Conservatism, Educational Change, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education
