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Jennings, James, Ed. – 1992
The underlying causes of black urban poverty are examined, and means are recommended to escape the cycle of violence it creates. Black activists and scholars analyze theoretical and practical problems facing the black community in the United States in the following papers: (1) "Towards a Theory and Strategy for Black Economic…
Descriptors: Black Community, Community Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Development
Mallory, Bruce L., Ed.; New, Rebecca S., Ed. – 1994
The current conceptualization of what is appropriate in early childhood education is overly narrow in its interpretation of the role of the teacher, and with respect to variations in cultural and developmental diversity. Based on this observation, this book discusses various issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, and appropriate early…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Budde, Stephen; Mayer, Susan; Zinn, Andrew; Lippold, Melissa; Avrushin, Adam; Bromberg, Ava; Goerge, Robert; Courtney, Mark – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2004
In this multi-faceted exploratory study, administrative data were used to examine trends in residential care utilization by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and youth outcomes from 1993 to 2003. Multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors associated with entry to residential care and…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Placement, Youth, Foster Care
Download full textFallon, Theodore, Jr.; Pumariega, Andres; Cuffe, Steven P.; Schwab-Stone, Mary – 1996
These three symposium papers summarize the outcomes of studies that explored the accessibility and the utilization of youth mental health services. The first study, "The Role of Diagnostic Systems" (Theodore Fallon and Mary Schwab-Stone), involving 219 children (ages 6-12), examined the perils involved in the use of categorical diagnosis to…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children
Direct linkCurtis, Andy, Ed.; Romney, Mary, Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2006
The unique contribution of this book is to bring together Critical Race Theory and narrative inquiry and apply them specifically to a largely overlooked area of experience within the field of TESOL: What does it mean to be a TESOL professional of color? To address this question, TESOL professionals of color from all over the world, representing a…
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Race, English Instruction, Racial Attitudes
Griffiths, Morwenna, Ed.; Troyna, Barry, Ed. – 1995
Fresh ideas, new voices, and new research data are presented in this collection exploring antiracism, culture, and social justice in Britain. This emerging material is intended to cause readers to reassess their own theoretical understanding, their politics, and their practices. The following chapters are included: (1) "A Question of Silence?…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Culture, Educational Change, Educational Research
Katz, Michael B., Ed. – 1993
Thirteen papers explore the African American experience of poverty and ghetto formation; forces shaping contemporary urban poverty; and mobility and family strategies among groups differentiated by ethnicity, race, and labor market position. The introduction, "The Urban 'Underclass' as a Metaphor of Social Transformation" (M. B. Katz),…
Descriptors: Blacks, Disadvantaged, Ethnic Groups, Etiology
Jencks, Christopher, Ed.; Phillips, Meredith, Ed. – 1998
The 15 chapters of this book address issues related to the continuing test score gap between black and white students. The editors argue against traditional explanations which emphasize differences in economic resources and demographic factors, and they urge that more emphasis be put on psychological and cultural factors. The book suggests studies…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Black Students, Child Rearing, Cultural Differences
Geismar, Kathryn, Ed.; Nicoleau, Guitele, Ed. – 1993
Contributors to this collection of essays describe how they address issues of race, gender, and class in their college courses as they attempt to ensure that their curricula and class discussions represent the perspectives of all students. Essays include: (1) "Introduction" (Kathryn Giesmar and Guitele Nicoleau); (2) "Dialogue…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Faculty, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Urdan, Tim, Ed.; Pajares, Frank, Ed. – 2001
Noting that the period of adolescence, and the expectations of society for adolescents, have grown and changed dramatically over the last century, this book compiles chapters from leading scholars in a variety of fields related to education to provide a broad overview of several of the most pressing concerns regarding the education of adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Dropouts, Early Parenthood, Educational Change
Peer reviewedvan Ments, Morry; Brooks, Greg; Shirts, Garry; Jones, Ken – Simulation & Gaming, 1998
Includes testimonials to, and previously published articles by, Ken Jones on categories in simulation; simulations in secondary schools, reading instruction, and English-as-a-Second-Language; simulations as assessment tools; aspects of design; differences in race, gender, and perceived ability and performance; influence of national culture;…
Descriptors: Ability, Classification, Communication Skills, Cultural Differences
McCubbin, Hamilton I., Ed.; Thompson, Elizabeth A., Ed.; Thompson, Anne I., Ed.; Futrell, Jo A., Ed. – 1998
This book addresses issues facing racial and ethnic minority families. These chapters grew out of a conference at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, that focused on the strengths and resources of minority families. They represent an effort to share knowledge that can be used for the design of ethnically and culturally sensitive family services.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Culture, Black Family, Blacks
Grunbaum, Jo Anne; Kann, Laura; Kinchen, Steve; Ross, James; Hawkins, Joseph; Lowry, Richard; Harris, William A.; McManus, Tim; Chyen, David; Collins, Janet – US Department of Health and Human Services, 2004
In the United States, 70.8% of all deaths among youth and young adults aged 10-24 years result from only four causes: motor-vehicle crashes (32.3%), other unintentional injuries (11.7%), homicide (15.1%), and suicide (11.7%). Substantial morbidity and social problems also result from the approximately 870,000 pregnancies that occur each year among…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Young Adults, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, At Risk Persons
Comings, John, Ed.; Garner, Barbara, Ed.; Smith, Cristine, Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2004
"The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research Policy, and Practice, Volume 4" is an addition to a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning.…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Sexual Orientation, Adult Literacy, Adult Learning
Online Submission, 2004
This submission presents twelve issues of Fast Facts from the Library Research Service covering various aspects of Colorado libraries. Each issue focuses on statistics related to academic, public, and/or school libraries. Titles include: Colorado Public Libraries and the 2004 November Elections; Pricing Trends for Public Library Print Materials;…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Library Research, Academic Libraries, Public Libraries
