Research in Urban Educational Settings: Lessons Learned and Implications for Future Practice - Paperbackby Kimberly A. Scott (Author), Wanda J. Blanchett (Author) Results from quantitative and qualitative research studies have painted countless images of the unique features shaping urban schools including students' experiences and how the surrounding communities affect the entire system. Race, ethnicity, social class, language, power, politics, and public image operate as intersecting elements shaping the contours of urban school life therefore its