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"Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1": Policy Implications in an Era of Change
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Pitre, Paul E. – Education and Urban Society, 2009
This article examines the "Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle Public School District No. 1" decision in light of its impact on the "Brown" ruling that preceded it. The Supreme Court's 5-4 vote on the matter of desegregation and equal access to educational opportunity signals that a divide exists in the United…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Community Schools, Affirmative Action, School Districts
"Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1": An Overview with Reflections for Urban Schools
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Thro, William E.; Russo, Charles J. – Education and Urban Society, 2009
In "Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1," a highly contentious and divided Supreme Court invalidated race-conscious admissions plans in two urban school systems, Seattle and Louisville. As such, "Parents Involved" was the latest chapter in the Court's almost 40-year history of reaching mixed…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Community Schools, Affirmative Action, School Districts
Affirmative Action Cuts Segregation in Public Housing. A Report on Occupancy in 15 Municipal Authorities. Staff Report 78-9.
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Louisville. – 1978
The success of voluntary affirmative action plans adopted by public housing authorities in four Kentucky cities is documented in this report. Progress toward concerted desegregation efforts in other Kentucky cities is cited. Desegregation methods used by Kentucky municipal housing authorities are outlined and their effectiveness is illustrated.…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Black Housing, Blacks, Civil Liberties
Employer's Manual on Affirmative Action in Employment.
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Kentucky State Commission on Human Rights, Frankfort. – 1973
The express purpose of this manual is for its use by business and industry in Kentucky as an aid to eliminate discrimination. Affirmative action is defined here as a comprehensive effort by an employer designed to: employ women and minority persons where they are under-utilized; include minority persons and women in all facets of the company's…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Principles, Affirmative Action, Business Responsibility