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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN K-12 SCHOOLS

CURRIC 276
Course Description

Introduction to current practices and issues in K-12 school systems as they relate specifically to educational inequality, the concept of "educational debt," and the role of teachers and administrators in system change. Encourages future educators to think critically about these issues while preparing them to serve in culturally and socio-economically diverse schools.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.4

-10.31% from Historical

Completion Rate
88%

-9.02% from Historical

A Rate
80%

-9.63% from Historical

Class Size
25

84.43% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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