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Kerry, Trevor – Westminster Studies in Education, 1993
Presents three hypotheses about education: (1) equal opportunity in education is largely a myth; (2) students are often exploited for noneducational ends; and (3) ability is often discriminated against in schooling and life. Discusses each hypothesis and presents supportive arguments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Access to Education, Continuing Education, Educational Equity (Finance)
Adams, Alyson; Bondy, Elizabeth; Kuhel, Karen – Teacher Education Quarterly, 2005
The study reported in this article was focused on the first field experience in a teacher education program developed around themes of equity and social justice within a larger framework of inclusive education. The community-based field experience entails one-on-one mentoring in which elementary preservice teachers (PSTs) work with African…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, African American Children, Preservice Teachers, Neighborhoods
College Board, 2007
American educators are achieving much success in their efforts to enable a wider and more diverse group of U.S. students than ever before to succeed in college-level studies in high school. Yet individuals must also gaze clear-eyed at the inequities that remain and the challenges that accompany success in expanding access to the Advanced Placement…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Public Schools, Advanced Placement, Academic Achievement
Williams, Anne – 1996
This book is intended as a resource for those involved with the support and training of physical education student teachers. While physical education staff have always played an important role in supporting student teachers, the changed context within which teachers are now working with students means that the role has both changed and been…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Cooperating Teachers
Carrera, John Willshire – 1992
This updated version of a 1989 document of the same title represents a guide to the immigrant student's legal right of access to public schools based on the 1982 United States Supreme Court ruling in "Plyler v. Doe." Following an introduction, the first of three sections, "School Practices," addresses everyday school practices…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Child Advocacy, Civil Rights, Court Litigation
Denbo, Sheryl, Comp. – 1990
This 354-item annotated bibliography is intended to help teachers improve the educational experiences of diverse student bodies. Research reports, journal articles, books, and audiovisual materials are briefly described that focus on effective teaching methods for use with minority group students, special needs students, and females. The following…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Black Students, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
Amir, Yehuda – 1984
This paper evaluates whether both equality or equity and excellence can be achieved in the present Israeli junior high schools. While academic goals are high and are, at least to some extent, achieved, the goal of providing an equitable education for students of lower socio-economic backgrounds and different ethnic backgrounds is not achieved. In…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Busing, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality
Denbo, Sheryl; And Others – 1982
The information in this packet has been selected for the purpose of assisting educators in their efforts to create and sustain effective schools for all students. The articles in Section I, "Overview and Resources," contain statistical profiles assessing minority progress, research information on the effects of desegregation, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Desegregation Effects, Discipline Policy, Educational Environment
Atlanta Univ., GA. Women's Inst. for the Southeast. – 1983
This handbook provides 25 hours of training in human relations skills for transitional black women (the population of women who are underemployed, unemployed, undereducated, poor, or unaware of educational or occupational opportunities available to them). The purpose of the training is to emphasize image building and human relations skills as well…
Descriptors: Blacks, Career Development, Disadvantaged, Employment
Garcia, Ricardo L. – 1998
This book focuses on how to teach students from diverse cultures and how to teach students to live in a diverse society. Chapter 1, "Democracy, Diversity, and Universal Education," discusses "The Nature of a Free Society,""The Role of Universal Education," and "Schools as Communities." Chapter 2,…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Consciousness Raising, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Watkinson, Ailsa – 1996
This document provides the framework for six other related documents in a series that focuses on diversity in the classroom. Section 1, "Introduction," explains that children in any Canadian classroom are not homogeneous, and such diversity presents teachers with challenges and obligations. The chapter reviews the subjects addressed in…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Diversity (Student), Educational Legislation
Pratchler, Joan – 1996
This document, the sixth in a series on diversity in the classroom, encourages schools to reflect on and explore current research and practical applications regarding gender issues, both inside and outside the classroom. Section 1, "Introduction," discusses what gender equity is and is not. Section 2, "Gender Equity is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education

Gamoran, Adam – Sociology of Education, 1996
Investigates the relationship between educational attainment and curriculum reform in Scotland's secondary schools. In the mid-1980s Scotland attempted to reduce social and educational stratification by simultaneously changing their curriculum and opening it to all students. Details the changes and presents statistical information showing the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Attainment

Jules, Vena; Kutnick, Peter – Educational Studies, 1990
Analyzes academic success among 992 secondary school students in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Finds students in traditional schools scored higher in traditional curriculum areas and girls scored higher than boys. Results confirm school expansion did not increase educational quality except in the new curriculum area of social studies. (NL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
Update on the Courts, 1996
This serial issue concerns itself with several conflicts between individual rights and allegedly wrongful acts that the Supreme Court has not considered previously. The articles on these topics illuminate the constitutional issues of equal protection, due process, and freedom of expression. Specific issues addressed include: (1) equal educational…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law