Summarizes key findings from "Time to Move On: African-American and White Parents Set an Agenda for Public Schools," which reports the aspirations and concerns of black and white parents according to telephone surveys, focus groups, and individual interviews of parents and public educational professionals. (CMK)

Presents the history of the entry of African American students and faculty into the nation's prestigious military institutions: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Notes that the military's effort to diversify its troops and officer corps is a recent…

Charles V. Willie, who is a sociologist and educator, and an authority on school desegregation, black colleges, and links between K-12 and higher education, is interviewed concerning desegregation trends, integration, and educational opportunity in America. Topics discussed include the objectives and realities of integration, declining interest in…

Describes Wake County, North Carolina's, new socioeconomic integration plan, which is intended to improve academic performance. Examines previous and unsuccessful school desegregation plans and their impact on poor students of color. Discusses how educators and lawmakers must develop innovative, multidimensional policies to promote integration…

Author Derrick Bell is not alone in wondering why "Brown v. Board of Education" commands such "awe and respect" in a nation where racial and ethnic groups remain separate and unequal in its public schools. Indeed, the ethnic disparities in academic achievement, the resegregation of public schools, and the ever-widening…

Discusses changes in language contacts that are evolving in Quebec between the minority Anglophones and the French-speaking majority. Census data analyses and field research studies indicate that the pattern of language usage among Anglophones is altering in favor of French, indicating capabilities for and attitudes toward greater participation…

Responding to requests to appeal Adams v. Bennett and Women's Equity Action League v. Bennett, both dealing with alleged illegal granting of federal funds, Judge Pratt decided that the plaintiffs in both cases lacked standing to continue their litigation. (BJV)

A sociometric instrument assessed the progress of a school system toward integration and provided feedback for teachers. A computer program generated information about classroom social structure, indicating progress in integration in the Springfield public schools. (LHW)

The continuing popularity of Buffalo's 12 year old magnet school program proves that the program is successful in the following: 1) providing equity for minority and majority - students; 2) attracting integrated student bodies; 3) offering innovative educational opportunities that meet student needs; and 4) providing parents and teachers a major…

Discusses need for development of a theory of affirmative action in higher education. Six hypotheses are given to develop the theory, which should (1) embrace a concept of multi-intelligence; (2) utilize social technologies for change; (3) entail a group solution approach; and (4) be able to generate models for testing, among other…

Surveys the civil rights agenda in New York City, especially police-Black community relations and the pressure to open men's clubs to women. Argues that Blacks and women's leaders reliance on courts and local legislatures sometimes leads to distortion of legal principles and traditional civil rights values and objectives. (RDN)

The educational program at Captain Shreve High School is described. Elements that contribute to the school's reputation for excellence are discussed: parent involvement, handbooks for students and teachers stating school policy, strict discipline, faculty cohesiveness, high test scores, representative student council, and involvement by local…

The United States Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case involving the tax-exempt status of educational institutions that have racially discriminatory policies, in particular, Bob Jones University. A picture of life at the school is offered along with an interview with its president. (MLW)

Discusses social discrimination against Asians and West Indians in Great Britain. Considers issues such as housing, educational and employment opportunities, and cultural bias. (Author/GC)

Previous court decisions illustrate that both the desegregation and mainstreaming movements have reflected society's attitudes and ideologies at given points in time. However, mainstreaming will probably be more successful because desegregation evokes less sympathy, raises less moral consciousness, lacks broad community advocacy, and is affected…