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Harris, John J., III; Russo, Charles J.; Brown, Frank – Journal of Negro Education, 1997
Argues that the court case Missouri v. Jenkins III (1995) reflects a trend toward relaxation in the assurance of equal educational opportunities. This examination of Missouri's petition to end judicial oversight in its largest public school district has disturbing implications for educational equity. (SLD)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Court Litigation, Desegregation Plans, Elementary Secondary Education