Holistic approaches can help counter the declining college enrollment and graduation of Hispanics. Two retention programs are described: Valued Youth Partnership, a remediation and dropout prevention program; and Step-to-College, which helps Hispanic students make the transition from high school to college. (IAH)

This comparison deals with the impact of federal or regional control on certain aspects of educational provision, using case studies of Canada and Brazil. Despite the disparate situations of the two countries, both are affected by the inability of national governments to deal effectively with some educational needs. (TJH)

Since 1954, the force of law has been required to achieve much of America's school desegregation. Though "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas" (1954) provided a legal basis for equal education, many inequalities still exist. In order to fulfill "Brown"'s mandate, the education community must accept its leadership…

Reviews some of the possible causes for the current crisis among African-American males, including a crisis of faith in education and problems with public schools. Discusses possible strategies for improvement: whole community response, successful programs, renewed faith in education, and national forums. (JB)

Asks whether special education is designed to keep African-American boys out of the mainstream of education and also looks at questions of a passive conspiracy to destroy African-American males and the role of racism. Discusses special education legislation, and argues that African-American boys are not being adequately educated. (JB)

Compares access to higher education in Great Britain with other nations in Europe, in North America, and Australia. Concludes that Britain is behind Germany and Sweden but continues to make progress. Includes a table comparing college graduation rates in 20 nations. (CFR)

Reviews the recent history of racial tension at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst following a 1991 hearing sponsored by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. It is argued that approaches to multicultural education at the university have been a sham and have actually furthered inequality. (SLD)

Describes a study of the challenges to female university students at Wageningen Agricultural University in the Netherlands in 1987 and 1988. Female students were critical of their studies, although most completed their degrees. The university teacher represents a gatekeeper to the academic community holding knowledge as a key resource. (JB)

Compares what 15 white women from Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) and 15 African-American women from rural backgrounds remember about being in school for what it tells about the relationships among gender, knowledge, and power. The distinct memories of teachers' pets illustrate the ways schools can influence self-concepts and social roles. (SLD)

Presents an overview of areas related to preparing educators for diversity that have particular significance or unique implications for special education. Issues addressed include special-education eligibility determination, instructional methodology, parental involvement, culturally diverse special educators, and educational equity. (CR)

Uses data from focus groups with Latina and Alaska Native college students to examine how the quality of their public education affected their later college achievement. Students reported arriving at college unable to perform college work. They used college labs and developmental classes to enhance their skills. Students experienced bias, racism,…

Focuses on the state of gender bias in graduate economics education using a mail questionnaire to persons earning doctoral degrees in economics during 1970-89. Women reported less social contact, fewer collaborative publications, and less access to academic/professional advice from predominantly male faculty members. (MJP)

Describes the conditions that prompted the filing of a federal lawsuit on behalf of students attending high-minority schools in New York State alleging that the state's education system violates the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. Examines the academic achievement of children in high- versus low-minority schools, noting educational policies,…

Investigates educational experiences and successes of Jews in Europe and the United States. Looks in particular at eminent Jewish scientists and their countries of origin, concluding that their success depends not on intellectual superiority of Jews as a group, but on level of education and possibilities of social mobility. (JHZ)

Reviews research about racial, ethnic, and sexual stereotypes in elementary science textbooks. Describes the demographics of the United States population as of 1980. Compares these demographics to representations in textbooks. Recommends three corrections that need to be made if schools are to attend to the social message in curricular materials.…