Which of the Following Suggestions Do the Textbook Authors Provide

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following suggestions do the textbook authors provide as a potential way to encourage equity in secondary education?

• A)provide incentives for highly experienced teachers with the best qualifications to teach in disadvantaged schools
• B)provide more funding for Head Start and early intervention programs
• C)equalize education funding across all school districts
• D)increase the role of standardized testing in determining school funding

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