Culturally responsive education is an asset-based approach to teaching and learning, which incorporates materials that reflect students' cultural communities ("mirrors") and those of different communities ("windows"). These materials support students' engagement, learning and interests in career fields, expose them to different…

This bibliography of articles, books, and government documents is arranged by ethnic group (Asian American, black, Chicano, Latino, and Native American women) with a section on comparative studies. An index provides subject access to this listing of materials published from 1977 through 1979. (WP)

A bibliography on people of color is divided into 11 sections. For each of five groups, a section on social science readings on the group in general is followed by a section on readings on women from that group. The groups are people of color, Afro-Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. A final section contains selected…

This report reviews trends in the production of minority doctorates over the past 10 years, comparing the number of minority doctoral recipients and the areas in which they earned their degrees among racial/ethnic groups. Data are reported for U.S. citizens only. The report found that the number of U.S. doctoral recipients increased from 24,391 in…

School districts selling materials on Black Americans, Mexicans, Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans, and bilingual, bicultural, or other ethnic materials are listed. (JH)

Reports 1990 SAT scores for Blacks, women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Asian Americans, and compares them with 1989 and 1976 scores. National scores show a slight decline this year, while scores for Blacks are unchanged and scores for Asian Americans and Native Americans show gains. (DM)

Examines the relative lack of minorities in executive positions within higher education associations headquartered at One Dupont Circle, Washington DC. A table lists total executive positions and number of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian executives for each association. Findings raise questions about associations' commitment to…

This directory lists more than 700 not-for-profit associations, organizations, and mutual assistance and fraternal groups of color in the state of Minnesota. Organizations listed are controlled by people of color or serve one or more communities of color. The directory includes religious organizations and tribal governments, but not for-profit…

There appears to be an urgency, influenced by demographic changes, to learn more about racially/ethnically diverse populations, and the counseling and psychology fields are acknowledging the need to respond to demographic changes. This study was conducted to assess the status of research as regards racially/ethnically diverse populations in the…

Historically, ethnic minorities have been represented at the bottom of the economic and social order putting minority children and adolescents particularly at risk for psychological disorders and behavioral problems. As the population of minority youth increases it becomes clear that there is a need for educational and therapeutic interventions…

In 1970 there were about 68,000 persons of minority, racial, and ethnic background who had occupations as actors, architects, authors, dancers, designers, musicians, composers, painters, scupltors, photographers, radio and television announcers, university teachers of art, music, or drama, and other types of artists and entertainers. In this…

The minority presence on boards of trustees is too small to have a significant impact on redirecting policy and funding support programs for minorities. Minority trustees have a responsibility to prod members to increase the minorities on campus and to make trustees aware of the implications of new demographic projections. (MLW)

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States and certain racial and ethnic minority groups are at higher risk for using tobacco. This is the first Surgeon General's report to focus on tobacco use among these four racial and ethnic minority groups. It provides a single, comprehensive source of data on each group's pattern…

Lists small press periodicals, primarily noncommercial and lesser-known, issued by and for African Americans, Latinos, American Indians, Asian Americans, and other ethnic groups. Subscription information is included if known for the 157 periodicals listed. More complete information on many topics can be derived from these publications. (SLD)