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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct-3
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A Tale of Two Provinces: Who Makes Stronger Vertical Equity Efforts?
Li, Xiaobin
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, n83 p1-19 Oct 2008
Policy makers in Ontario and Alberta provide financial assistance to disadvantaged students. Three special allocations in 2006-2007 school year for disadvantaged students in grades one to eight in the two provinces are compared to answer the question: Who makes stronger vertical equity efforts? The three compared allocations are: the allocation for special education students, for English as Second Language students, and for students from low socio-economic status families. Since stronger measures are needed for equal educational opportunity, measuring how strong vertical equity efforts are is a highly relevant topic. The results indicate that Ontario provides more assistance through these allocations. The answer to the question is, "Ontario makes stronger vertical equity efforts." (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Opportunities, Socioeconomic Status, English (Second Language), Special Needs Students, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Funding Formulas, Comparative Analysis, Need Analysis (Student Financial Aid)
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Tel: 204-474-9004; Fax: 204-474-7564; e-mail: cjeapadm@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap
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Language: English
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