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Education and cultural capital: the implications of changing trends in education policies.

The article discusses the impact of policies that empower parents through school choice options, gifted & talented programs and parental involvement in general. The concept of cultural capital is discussed as a perpetuator of economic advantages for privileged parents and exacerbating class inequalities in lower income families.

• Contributor: Reay, D.
• Journal/Secondary Title: Cultural Trends,
• Number: 2
• Volume: 13 .
• Year: 2004

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Family Participation in Teaching & Learning
• Network/channel: NIUSI: School Organizational Effort: School/Community Relations

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