(1972). Urban America and Crucial Issues Facing Higher Education. Today's university is an active, political force within our society which must actively commit its resources to the eradication of urban problems such as racism, poverty, health care, infant mortality, drug abuse, inferior housing, unemployment, education, transportation, and so on. First and foremost, the \white mask\ of the university must be removed. Large numbers of blacks, Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Indians, and poor whites must be recruited and admitted to the university. Once there, these students must be exposed to a \new morality\ of the university that is aimed at the urban areas of our country and committed to changing social and urban policy. Urban programs must assume the authority of training students and granting degrees in urban development and social change. The leadership for the urban commitment of the university must come from top university administrators. Within this context, action or service is not incongruent with scholarly, academic efforts and research…. [PDF]
(1977). "Pull Out" in Compensatory Education. This paper examines the research on "pull out," a method or type of school organization for remedial teaching of Title I eligible pupils. Four major issues addressed are: (1) the educational benefits of pulling students out of the daily routine to provide them with compensatory education services; (2) the impact of such action on students; (3) whether a child is better served if he remains in the classroom all day; and (4) alternatives to "pull out" available for providing compensatory assistance to educationally disadvantaged children. Other related issues examined are: the prevalence of "pull out" programs, the benefits and/or losses resulting from "pull out" programs, teacher contact with and attitudes toward pulled out pupils, financial costs of "pull out" programs, and the potential contribution of "pull out" programs to cultural separatism, racial segregation, or even racism. It is concluded that despite the near… [PDF]
(1994). "Creating Unity from Diversity: Finding Our Commonalities, Respecting Our Differences." Presenter Abstracts of the Annual National Conference of the National Multicultural Institute (9th, Washington, D.C., May 19-22, 1994). This is primarily a collection of abstracts for training workshops for professionals in the field of multicultural education. The abstracts are: (1) "An Exploration of the Unspoken: A Group Relations Approach to Multicultural Dialogue" (Zachary G. Green); (2) "Exploring Our Cultural Assumptions" (Daniel Rivera); (3) "Challenging Homophobia: Perspectives from the Multicultural Gay Community" (Bonnie Berger); (4) "On Race and Racism" (Lauren N. Nile); (5) "Strategic Cultural Change: Creating High Performing Inclusive Organizations" (Judith H. Katz); (6) "From Dominance to Diversity: Creating a New Paradigm for the Workplace" (Kathleen Saadat and Gary Howard); (7) "Cross-Cultural Training and Diversity Training: What Difference Does It Make? (Johnnie H. Miles and Sandra M. Fowler); (8) "Psychological Testing with Civil War Refugees from Central America and Africa" (Sara Nieves-Grafals); (9) "Refugee Mental… [PDF]
(1995). Honoring What They Say: Postsecondary Experiences of First Nations Graduates. Canadian Journal of Native Education, v21 n1. A pilot study of the experiences of First Nations postsecondary graduates focused on the relationship between postsecondary education and employment, factors encouraging success, and barriers and problems faced by Native college students. Piloted at the University of British Columbia (UBC) (Vancouver) and the Native Education Centre (NEC) (Vancouver), the research model aimed to be consistent with First Nations ways through respect for respondents, growth-oriented dialogue among all participants, and the centrality of such fundamental First Nations principles as spirituality and sense of community. Data collection included mail surveys, telephone interviews, and focus groups. A questionnaire with both forced-choice and open-ended questions was mailed to all known First Nations graduates of UBC. Of 67 respondents, about 70 percent were women and most were graduates of the Faculty of Education. Principal sources of student support were First Nations people, institutions, and agencies…. [PDF]
(2022). No Sustainability without Justice: An Anthology on Racial Equity & Social Justice. Volume III, 2022. Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Systemic racism represents a major barrier to the effective resolution of sustainability challenges. Resolving these challenges requires understanding, cooperation and strategic action across industries and societies. Volume III of "No Sustainability Without Justice: An Anthology on Racial Equity and Social Justice" shares perspectives on how racial equity, social justice, diversity and inclusion are integral components to sustainability, and are particularly relevant for higher education sustainability practitioners. [For Volume I, see ED628105. For Volume II, see ED628106.]… [PDF]
(2022). The Impact of Racial Trauma on Black Students' College and Career Outcomes: An Antiracist Approach. Professional School Counseling, v26 n1b. Black students experience a unique form of pervasive trauma based on their racial identity. Discrimination–a social determinant of health (Social determinants of health)–results in racial trauma that negatively affects students' college and career outcomes, such as career adaptability, career thoughts, career decision making, and postsecondary attainment. We share recommendations for school counselors to adopt an antiracist and trauma-informed approach to implementing career development interventions that address SDOH-related challenges for Black students…. [Direct]
(1977). Minority Students: A Research Appraisal. This book presents a comprehensive review of research on minority students and desegregation. An interdisciplinary approach which covers all major approaches to the problem and which presents contrasting viewpoints on school integration and minority student education is used. Effecting change in the classroom and the schools is the central concern of this book. Beyond the usual exclusive concern with subject areas which can be manipulated statistically, this tome includes the perspectives of historians, lawyers, economists, and even non-specialists. Factors treated at some length include the historical and legal background of the education of minority groups, the ideology of racism, a continuing reexamination and questioning of prevailing views of the role of social class and race in learning, and the impact of minority communities upon the schools. Separate chapters deal with Spanish-surnamed and American Indian students. The impact of schooling is examined in the areas of academic… [PDF]
(2022). IDRA Newsletter. Volume 49, No. 9. Intercultural Development Research Association The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The focus of this issue is "Bridging the Digital Divide." Contents include: (1) Texas High School Attrition Rate Worsens for the First Time in Seven Years — Highlights of IDRA's 37th Annual Attrition Study (Charles A. Cavazos); (2) Keeping Young Digital Citizens Safe (Michelle Mart√≠nez Vega); (3) Digital Divide Stories in South Texas Colonias; and (4) The Parallel Roads to Digital and Racial Justice (Christina Quintanilla-Mu√±oz)…. [PDF]
(2005). Chronicle of Higher Education. Volume 51, Number 32, April 15, 2005. Chronicle of Higher Education, v51 n32 Apr. \Chronicle of Higher Education\ presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This April 15, 2005 issue of \Chronicle for Higher Education\ includes the following articles: (1) \M.A. Students as Pledges\ (Hengen, Nicholas); (2) \It's All An Illusion\ (Schweber, Simone); (3) \Building a Pathway for Occupational Students\ (Bailey, Thomas; Jenkins, Davis); (4) \Change in the Principal's Office: The Role of Universities\ (Levine, Arthur); (5) \When 'Academic Progress' Isn't\ (Sperber, Murray); (6) \Seeking Out Lives of Faith, In All Their Awesome Absurdity\ (Beal, Timothy K.); (7) \The Truth about Teaching about Racism\ (Lyons, Paul); (8) \Of Kings, Queens, and Castles in Maryland\ (Wills, Eric); (9) \In Cambodia, Crafting Law Amid Chaos\ (Overland, Martha Ann); (10) \New Developments May Alter Enforcement of Title IX\ (Suggs, Welch); (11) \4 Universities Will Help Digitize Newspapers from the Early 20th Century\… [Direct]
(1984). Multicultural Early Childhood Education Bibliography and Resource List. Compiled for early childhood educators, this list of resources for multicultural education provides a total of 153 entries in the categories of readings for teachers, curriculum materials, nonprint media, children's books, resource bibliographies and catalogues, Canadian periodicals, and resource agencies. Brief annotations accompany most entries. Some references are specific to Canada, but most are of general interest. Texts and collected readings (39 entries) cover recommended background reading for educators at all levels. Articles (29 entries) cover topics such as model programs and school practices that improve race relations. Curriculum materials (14 entries) include guides for teachers, pamphlets, coloring books, activity books, and a guide to Canadian holidays. Nonprint media (13 entries) list films and records for use with students of all ages, teachers, and parents. Children's books (25 entries) include stories from many cultures as well as immigration and newcomer…
(2001). "Is the Tape Off?" African American Respondents' Spontaneous Discussions of Race and Racism When the Researcher Is Also African American. This study explored the dynamic of race within the research process when researchers and respondents were African American, looking at critical race theory. It was part of a larger study on the cultures of inner city schools at the beginning of a privately funded scholarship program. Researchers were both African American and white. This paper presents one African American researcher's experiences with African American teachers and administrators who waited until formal data collection ended, and the tape recorder was off, before speaking frankly about racial issues. Their comments about race and racism focused on: conditions that African American children lived in and the impact on student achievement and the inability of white teachers to effectively teach African American students. African American teachers viewed themselves as cultural mediators and believed there were not enough African American teachers on staff. No African American teachers mentioned racial issues during… [PDF]
(1972). Target: Development Action. This handbook, suggestive rather than prescriptive, is written for Young World Development and/or similar groups committed to active involvement in community, national, and world improvement. Emphasis is upon organizing high school, college, and adult courses and action programs in the community which will help sensitize participants and make them aware of the need for action toward building a just and equitable society where none go hungry. The guide which includes resources of readings, films, and other activities, is divided into four sections. 1) "Education Action" describes three courses in development: a high school prepared curriculum, a teach-in, and a community course. Other activities are also suggested for bringing people together. 2) "Community Action" offers ways in which groups can experience conditions of poverty and racism within their own community. Ideas such as establishing a New World Resource Center, hunger banquets and a weekend of… [PDF]
(1977). A Strategy Guide for Schools and School Systems in Education for Peace and Justice. This is a revision and update of an earlier curriculum guide designed to meet the needs of educators in implementing education for peace and justice (EPJ) in both public and religious school systems. The guide is divided into four parts, with an introductory essay presenting the goals for an EPJ program. Goals of the program include: developing skills for nonviolent conflict resolution; searching for causes of and alternatives to war; recognizing institutional violence (racism, sexism, imperialism, etc.); developing global awareness of the interdependence of nations; generating alternatives for future societies and institutions; building cooperative structures in the classroom and school; promoting the values of peace and justice; patriotism; integrating the values of peace with the making and living of peace; and understanding and living Christian hope. Part 1 outlines a step by step process for looking at, deciding, planning, and implementing EPJ programs. Using the collective…
(1977). The Five Chinese Brothers: Time to Retire; Exit Goblins and Fairies: Enter a New Children's Theater; What Children are Reading in GDR Schools. Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, v8 n3 l977. This issue of the "Interracial Books for Children Bulletin" has three major articles. The first deals with the book titled, "The Five Chinese Brothers". This is one of the most widely circulated children's books in the United States. Although this book has been tauted as being authentically "Chinese", it is being reevaluated in light of current awareness about anti-Asian stereotypes. It is noted that this book is a relic of historical racism which can harm non Chinese children's potential for bias free thought and behavior. The second article describes a West German avant garde theater movement which deals with emancipatory education for children. In all of the plays, events are viewed through the eyes of children who take the lead in analyzing problems and solving them. In addition to plays, the theater provides books, records, and teaching manuals as an integral part of their performance. The third article focuses on what children are reading in the…
(1973). Racism in the Public Schools: A Model for Change. As many interracial problems and issues are focused upon in the general society and in the education system, increasing numbers of counselors, educators, personnel workers, and the like, are being called upon to provide assistance. The Cultural Study Center at the UNIVERSITY OF Maryland, College Park, has developed an approach to working with racism in educational institutions which may prove useful to others attempting change in this area. The model is aimed primarily at changing whites or white oriented institutions. In order to demonstrate the model, the approach used in two different Maryland school systems is discussed and evaluated. One program was conducted for a large suburban system, with more than 160,000 students enrolled, which had had many racial incidents and problems over the years, and was expecting a court ordered desegregation plan to go into effect shortly after the conference was held. A two day conference for 91 key central office staff and supervisors was held…. [PDF]