Does More Spending on Education Actually Lead to Better Education

question 23

Essay

Does more spending on education actually lead to better education?

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Definitions:

Discursive Power

The ability to influence through the use of language, discourse, and communication, shaping people’s perceptions, identities, and societal norms.

Afrocentric Alternative School

Educational institutions that center Afrocentric values, cultures, and histories to provide a culturally relevant curriculum for students of African descent.

Toronto District School Board

The largest school board in Canada that oversees public education in the city of Toronto.

2008

A year marked by significant global events including the start of the Great Recession and the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.