The author contends that a voucher system including private schools would allow greater access to quality education and broaden curricular options while reducing the costs of central school administration and ultimately of welfare and crime. (DM)

A chronological compendium of some of the major events that have affected the education of minorities in the U.S. is presented. (MLW)

Argues that public policy in higher education desegregation is linked to conceptual confusion and inadequacies in sociology. The proper reconceptualization of social policy would be grounded on a science of society in which assimilation is postulated as a competing conceptual tool, along with the growing body of dynamic social and sociological…

Examines assumptions implied in research on equality and asks whether they impose unnecessary limitations on the range of on-the-job training strategies an organization uses. Suggests that it is time for a different approach that would enhance and complement current research. (CH)

Provides background information to two opposing viewpoints, presented in other articles in this issue, on the relative merits and problems of exam schools and magnet schools. The articles were prompted by events in the Boston public school system's elite schools. (LHW)

Despite passage of laws regarding sex equity in education, full equity has yet to be attained. Psychologists have identified educational inequities and have provided educators with research-based programs, practices, and policies. But more research is needed to guide cost-effective policy formation and to identify the subtler forms of inequity.…

This document highlights a dozen people who are believed to represent the vibrant heart and optimistic soul of education. Each one has gone above and beyond, frequently overcoming bureaucratic hurdles or professional skepticism. They come from all corners: Classrooms, the business world, academia, research labs, even the Library of Congress. The…

Examination of the impact of two California court cases and the Education for All Handicapped Children Act on identification of and programing for educable mentally retarded students indicates that minority students are not being well served. The movement toward educational excellence has further jeopardized marginally achieving students.…

Begins by reviewing widely-perceived ills of France's lower secondary schools and noting the political nature of any decision to change. Outlines the official 1982 four-point program of reform designed to move toward genuine democratization of the schools. Notes obstacles to change, but provides guidelines for a number of practices deemed helpful…

Describes the new equal education legislation in Massachusetts and how it will serve the goals of equity and excellence. Provisions include grants to serve the educationally disadvantaged, competency exams for students and teachers, and teacher incentive programs. Special assistance is directed toward communities with high drop-out rate and…

Describes several successful programs for raising the achievement of disadvantaged students. Holds that since instructionally effective schools do exist, and they have known features which provide useful operational guidelines, it is possible to achieve further advances in successful pedagogy for poor children. (GC)

Discusses problems in the Japanese educational system, such as increasing school violence, controversy over textbook revisions, budget cuts and the educational discrimination against minorities, particularly Burakumins and Koreans. (CMG)

Describes public education for Blacks and Coloureds in Namibia as a tool of the apartheid system meant to ensure that Namibians will be illiterate or at best semi-skilled. Also describes efforts of the United Nations Council for Namibia and the Southwest People's Organization to provide Namibians with equal education. (CMG)

Argues that in 1982 inequality in U.S. education grew while racism gained new ground. (CMG)

Discusses recent developments related to equal education, desegregation, and sex equality at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. Provides demographic data on doctoral degree recipients from 1970-1980. Presents educational news highlights from 24 states. (Author/GC)