Examines gains in enrollment of women and minorities in higher education, arguing that although access has dramatically improved for women, particularly nontraditional students, this is not true for minorities, especially African Americans. Nontraditional African American women are showing higher rates of participation than their male…

Livingston College was established to provide a terminal social science program, particularly for lower-income minority students, though the majority of its students are Jewish and middle class. Despite efforts to make Livingston a model college, however, external social, racial, and economic variables cannot be controlled. (Author/GC)

Examined strategies used by one multicultural fifth grade teacher to nurture academic excellence in an inclusive classroom environment. Observation and interview data highlighted accommodation activities that supported and encouraged all students without limiting or impeding their academic or social development. Results are provided in the areas…

Asserts that educators often provide a too-limited view of culture in exploring the life experiences of diverse racial groups within the curriculum. Provides data from an investigation of two Hispanic households, emphasizing the influence of socioeconomic status. Suggests that such an analysis provides a more complete understanding of students'…

Compared poor, minority, inner-city elementary students with white, affluent students regarding students' perceptions of scientists, levels of disciplinary knowledge, sources of science information, voluntary science-related activities, and desired amounts of school science instruction. Student surveys indicated that level of science knowledge was…

A review of research on innovative school reform for urban minority students is presented with a focus on school-based management (SBM). Through participation in SBM minority parents can improve the education and success levels of their children. Their involvement can be enhanced with the assistance of properly prepared principals. (MMU)

This meta-analysis of 41 studies examines the relationship between parental involvement and the academic achievement of urban elementary school children. Analyses determined the effect sizes for parental involvement overall and subcategories of involvement. Results indicate a significant relationship between parental involvement overall and…

Describes two components of a program that involves low income and minority parents in their children's education. In the program, parents are taught techniques and strategies to prepare their 3- and 4-year-old children for successful school experiences and teachers are made aware of the concerns, needs, and problems of low-income and minority…

This article discusses the educational achievement status of racial and ethnic minorities, specifically African Americans and Latinos as compared to their Caucasian peers. In addition, this article describes several long-standing federal educational initiatives designed to improve educational equity and access on the part of low-income and…

An express attempt to integrate the following two concerns in the socialization of minority children by examining the relationship among minority adults or parents, minority youth or students, and teachers in public schools located in the minority community. Continuity between family and school as agents of socialization and generational conflict.…

This article synthesizes research findings that establish the relationship between teacher expectancy effect and the social evils of poverty and prejudice. (Author/AM)

In order to determine why community control groups and low income people have been excluded from power, this study describes and analyzes in detail the politics of education in a typical New York City public school district. (Author/JLF)

Investigates how a minority group might influence the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of urban school reform and suggests a framework for that influence. This issue is examined through a case study involving the Chicago public schools. (GR)

Interviewed high-achieving minority high school students about competition for grades they perceived in their schools. Students reported: competing for grades; believing that competition was beneficial; focusing on grade point average to help them improve their grades; and monitoring the grades of other students. They did not comment on…

A sample of 20 elementary schools in Detroit is used in a study of school effects reported in this article. Regression analysis (controlling for previous performance) is used to demonstrate that specific buildings do have an impact on student achievement. (Author/EB)