Which of the Following Actions Would,according to Sociological Research,have the Greatest

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would,according to sociological research,have the greatest impact on racial and ethnic gaps in educational achievement?

• A)altering the criteria used to evaluate educational achievement levels,accounting for factors such as differing neighborhoods,families,and peers
• B)the election of politicians and school board members who vow to focus on equal education for all
• C)the hiring of veteran teachers with advanced degrees into schools that are socioeconomically disadvantaged
• D)increasing the amount of money being channeled into inner-city schools,especially to update textbooks and computers

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