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100 1 _aFulgham, Nicole Baker.
245 1 0 _aEducating all God's children :
_bwhat Christians can-and should-do to improve public education for low-income kids /
_cNicole Baker Fulgham.
264 1 _aGrand Rapids, Michigan :
_bBrazos Press,
_c[2013]
264 4 _c2013
300 _axii, 235 pages :
_c22 cm
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 225-235).
505 0 _aSchool system deeply divided: notes from Detroit and Compton -- Root causes, systemic factors, and myths -- Good news: hard work yields success for all children -- Rich history, an absent voice -- Biblical framework: children, justice, and human potential -- Motivating and sustaining faith -- Closing the awareness gap -- Laborers in the movement -- Faith-based advocacy -- Never again.
520 _aChildren living in poverty have the same God-given potential as children in wealthier communities, but on average they achieve at significantly lower levels. By the time children in low-income communities are in fourth grade, they're already three grade levels behind their peers in wealthier communities. Fulgham explores what Christians can do to champion urgently needed reform and help improve our public schools.
650 0 _aChurch group work with youth.
650 0 _aChurch and social problems
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aEducational equalization
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aPoor children
_xEducation
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aPublic schools
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aChristian education of young people.
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