Making education work for the poor : the potential of children's savings accounts / William Elliott and Melinda Lewis.

"Making Education Work for the Poor identifies wealth inequality as the gravest threat to the American education system. Today, wealth, rather than individuals' effort and ability, determines educational outcomes. This book calls for universal Opportunity Investment Accounts to be the cornerstone of...

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Main Authors: Elliott, William, III (Author)
Lewis, Melinda K. (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
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Physical Description:xxx, 254 pages
Format: Book
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"Making Education Work for the Poor identifies wealth inequality as the gravest threat to the American education system. Today, wealth, rather than individuals' effort and ability, determines educational outcomes. This book calls for universal Opportunity Investment Accounts to be the cornerstone of the wealth-building agenda the nation needs to salvage the American Dream" -- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:LB2342 .E435 2018
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190621568
0190621567
9780190866846
0190866845