Describes successful efforts by a black principal (1957-1968) of an all-black high school in Gainesville, Georgia, to improve the academic performance of students. Includes relations with the superintendent and black parents. (Contains 38 references.)(PKP)

State surveys investigated black-white SAT scoring gaps. The performance gap was very low in North Dakota and very high in the District of Columbia. It was lowest in states with few, if any, racially segregated inner city schools and highest in the District of Columbia, where many whites attend quality private schools while most blacks attend…

In the wake of both the end of court-ordered school desegregation and the growing popularity of accountability as a mechanism to maximize student achievement, the authors explore the association between racial segregation and the percentage of students passing high-stakes tests in Florida's schools. Results suggest that segregation matters in…

After an analysis of the pros and cons of the fraternity system, the author states that fraternities will remain in existence on college campuses due to the need of certain students to seek "social shelter". (AP)

Presents a critical ethnographic analysis of minority culture-based policies and programs on six university campuses in Washington State, examining how their existence contributes to retention and success of minority groups and/or to increased racial and ideological separation. Conclusions are based on interviews with 60 educators involved with…

Despite effective desegregation efforts in such places as Milwaukee, Seattle, and Atlanta, evidence suggests that the nation's schools are slipping back into segregation. The focus and constant pursuit must remain high quality education for all children. (SK)

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, which theoretically ended school segregation in America. But many schools are as segregated today as they were before the ruling, and Black children throughout the United States are performing at the bottom of the American educational system. The nation's capital, Washington,…

The educational system and the community role in school desegregation are discussed. (JP)

Based on data from five educational voucher programs in the United States, argues that voucher schools do not "cream" the best students, do serve special-needs students, can improve academic achievement, do not increase racial segregation, and do not harm public schools. Explains why African Americans support educational vouchers. (Contains 18…

Instructional Accomplishment Information (IAI) systems provide schools and school districts with information for reviewing and planning their instructional programs at the class, school, and district levels. This study demonstrated the use of IAI information to illuminate further the instructional accomplishments of schools priority program to…

Although self-esteem is generally not related to educational aspirations, the relationship is important among students in segregated communities. Here ethnic homogeneity makes adolescents rely heavily on their self-image for the formation of educational plans. This case study of Oriental Jews in Israel is applicable to minority communities in the…

Brief statements and references are provided on resegregation resulting from: (1) allocation of students to separate classrooms in elementary school according to ability; (2) within-classroom ability grouping; (3) tracking in high school; and (4) disciplinary policies and student suspensions. Further references on resegregation are also provided.…

Charter-school proponents overlook three overarching concerns. Funding must come from existing school budgets; charter-school populations are more homogeneous than in most public schools; and the constitutional separation between school and religion will be compromised. Studies in California, Arizona, and other states reveal accountability and…

Discusses persistent racial tensions and achievement differences between Black and White students after 14 years of desegregation at Evanston (Illinois) Township High School. (Author/GC)