Provides a chronological examination of the history of the school segregation-discrimination dilemna in Chicago from 1825 to the 1930s. Attempts to highlight the resulting impediments to Black students' educational achievement and to furnish reasons for its persistence. (MK)

Reviews evidence on institutional, cultural, and family background variables linked to the academic achievement of Mexican American students in elementary, secondary, and higher education. Considers educational policy implications for Mexican Americans. Segregation of Mexican Americans exists at all levels of education but is particularly apparent…