Outlook is the monthly newsletter for the Council for American Private Education (CAPE). Each issue contains information relating to private education such as: new legislation and regulations, the most recent research, court rulings, national trends, federal initiatives, private school news briefs, and more. This issue contains the following…

This paper reviews the historical and legal context of the drive for greater equity in education, with a focus on racial equality. An overview of other papers in this series is also presented. The conclusion is drawn that although considerable progress has been made in achieving greater racial equity in education, much remains to be done. Blacks…

THE PURPOSE WAS TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF DE FACTO SEGREGATION. EFFORTS WERE MADE TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE GUIDELINES FOR STUDY, BASIC AREAS OF CONFLICT OR DISAGREEMENT, AND SOME POSSIBLE COURSES OF ACTION. THREE GROUPS WERE REPRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE--A GROUP OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS, A GROUP…

Policy for elementary and secondary education in the 1980's should maintain the "local control, state leadership, federal concern" triad of responsibility. Though the states are beginning to take the responsibility of ensuring equal education, an attractive federal incentive is still needed. Aid should be made on an incentive, rather than…

This book examines the current social climate in the United States to determine whether there is an eroding social commitment to equal opportunity for blacks and other minorities and the poor. It is concluded that there is a changing mood in the dominant society, in the black population, and in all three branches of the federal government, and it…

In October 1970 the Commission on Civil Rights published its first evaluation of the federal government's efforts to end discrimination against the nation's minority and female citizens. This document, third in a series of six, evaluates three federal agencies and determines how well they have done their civil rights enforcement jobs. The…

States that the essence of "equal educational opportunity" is that each pupil and/or community group be treated equally, with the exception of benign classifications that allow for special programs and affirmative action programs. The discussion highlights what the law states and efforts through the courts aimed at achieving equal educational…

A true partnership enterprise between federal, state, and local governments in the upcoming years would benefit education. (MM)

Reviews federal policies which relate to educational equity in the areas of curriculum, educational methods, resource allocation, and the redress of inequities for underserved populations. Considers concepts of equity that have developed over the past three decades and examines some of the features and implications of Public Law 94-142. (GC)

With its fiscal year 1983 budget recommendations, the Reagan administration is seen as moving toward outright rejection of a federal responsibility for access to higher education. The commitment to expand postsecondary opportunities that has been affirmed by presidents and congresses for 25 years may soon be cancelled. (MLW)

Reviews the negative impact of Reagan-era civil rights policies on housing and school desegregation. Suggests a coordinated federal policy approach that would overcome local political bias. (FMW)

Discusses the concerns of policy makers about criteria for inclusion in affirmative action policies, explaining that the historical record of affirmative action offers little guidance for action today. Examines early minority designations, the making of official U.S. minorities, minority capitalism, affirmative action college admissions, who was…

This document contains the record of a hearing designed to review the policies of the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education toward minority school children, with a particular focus on the practice of ability grouping and the labeling of children as "slow" or "dumb" by placing them in particular classrooms.…

Progress in the area of civil rights attained under the Carter administration is described in this speech by the current United States Attorney General. Among the Federal activities mentioned are: (1) legal suits to end employment discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and national origin; (2) withholding of Federal funds from State and local…

This paper addresses the issue of affirmative action and emphasizes the positive aspects of the ongoing battle for racial justice. It is argued that despite pessimism, opposition, distortions, and continuing discrimination against blacks, civil rights enforcement continues to make significant progress. It is also pointed out that those individuals…