Hope Deferred Again: Minority Students Underrepresented in Gifted Programs.

Harris, J. John , III; Ford, Donna Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ583011

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Hope Deferred Again: Minority Students Underrepresented in Gifted Programs.

Harris, J. John , III; Ford, Donna Y.

Education and Urban Society, v31 n2 p225-37 Feb 1999

Describes factors hindering the recruitment and retention of minority students in gifted education. Presents recommendations for change that center on equitable screening and identification instruments and procedures, providing minority students with a quality education, addressing barriers to student achievement, and improving teacher preparation. Contains 37 references. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Minority Groups, Racial Discrimination, Student Recruitment, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Out of Adversity, Diversity in Urban Education."