Dollars & Sense - Race & Educational Debates in New Jersey
| Author | Category | Date Posted | # of Reads | # of Reviews | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| willows27 | Public Policy & Planning | 19 Jun 2010 | 645 | 3 |  |
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Race and Education
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Posted by miles / August 16, 2010 / Add a comment to this review
Race has been America’s most divisive issue and New Jersey’s history shows this all too well. With education topping the budget debates today, readers will get an understanding of how New Jersey has struggled to provide a thorough and efficient education for all its citizens. Found paper informative and pertinent. Recommended.
Excellent insight
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Posted by zimz / August 11, 2010 / Add a comment to this review
This paper gives an excellent insight into the education system and is very helpful for those looking into the field.
An Undiscovered Gem
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Posted by pavementrocks / August 04, 2010 / Add a comment to this review
I have to admit that prior to reading this essay, my knowledge of Kelly E. Grotrian’s work was shamefully low. I made a fresh pot of coffee before reading this essay because I expected a struggle to stay awake. Oh, was I wrong. This is one of the finest piece of writing on education in the past 30 years.
The paper begins with a minor hiccup. The heading should read “Masters Essay” and not “Master’s Essay”. Is this a grammatical error? Or is this a meta comment on the state of education? From the very beginning, Grotrian makes it clear that the issue of race and education is complex. Her approach is refreshing.
Famed writer Anton Chekhov once said, “The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.” Grotrian lays out the groundwork and presents facts, but she wisely avoids offering any easy solutions. By the end, she concludes that “the on-going issue of race will continue to be an issue until the inherent racism in New Jersey is met head-on.” It’s a stunning, clear ending to what has been a revolutionary piece of writing. Grotrian has laid out the real issues of race and education and has challenged all of us to play a role in eliminating the problem. I’m predicting that the final sentence of this essay will only grow in stature and become ingrained in our minds.This is not a comfortable read. Great artists are supposed to make us uncomfortable. They are supposed to challenge our points of view and make us see the world in a new light. You can not spell “bleakly” without “Kelly”. In this essay, Grotrian projects this dark corner of society, but at least offers enough light and wisdom so we can begin fixing the situation. I’m hoping this essay one day joins the canon of great essays.
An Undiscovered Gem
Posted by willows27 / August 04, 2010
It is my hope to someday revisit this topic and focus my research on a particular location/district. My professor at the time had suggested that I narrow-in on the district I grew up in (South Orange/Maplewood) as that district is (somewhat) uniquely impacted by school-funding and race. Definitely a sensitive subject, but still present in many school districts.
An Undiscovered Gem
Posted by pavementrocks / August 04, 2010
I am wrong about the “Master’s” comment. It just stood out the first time I saw it, as many great pieces of work often do. This truly is a “Master’s essay”, and I am lucky to have read it.
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