Looks at Merici, a 16th-century activist and feminist, from the perspective of those who are interested in integrating action with contemplation, in promoting the dignity and self-esteem of women through education and in attracting people of all social groups to work together for the benefit of society as a whole. (BF)

Argues that equal educational opportunity has never been realized nationally or internationally. Suggests that the degree of selection is higher in Germany and other German-speaking countries than elsewhere. Concludes that exceptional curricular and structural factors in Bielefeld's experimental Oberstufen-Kolleg helped achieve equal educational…

A study of scheduling practices in an urban school district discovered that the practices resulted in preferential treatment for majority groups. Researchers examined class registration data for 20,000 secondary students and found the scheduling process was driven by racial bias which discouraged minorities from completing coursework leading to…

Examines how educators concerned with America's educational inequality participate in the development of postmodern explanations of education and society that legitimize multiple perspectives on events and institutions and the ways that subordinated groups describe their own experiences. Discusses: the social construction of race and ethnicity,…

This article reviews the deep-rooted nature of marginalization and disadvantage and provides examples of leadership initiatives that offer the possibility of a more equitable public schooling. It provides a conceptual orientation to a pedagogy of social justice and argues that it requires development of a critical consciousness within teachers and…

The concept of fairness is discussed and suggestions provided for responding to concerns about fairness, including reflect back the students' feelings, listen for other meanings, respond consistently and without explanation, provide a procedure for registering complaints, develop a caring, cooperative classroom community, and make necessary…

This paper uses census data to investigate educational inequality in different types of residential areas in Athens, focusing on drop-out rates from secondary education, access to higher education and to particular degrees within it. The unequal socio-spatial distribution of educational attainment is linked to antagonistic middle class education…

Providing equal educational access to students with disabilities is both a legal and a moral obligation. It is also an important component of the educational experience of all students. On college and university campuses, the needs of students with disabilities are typically considered the responsibility of the disability services office. Although…

This paper describes progress made between 1973 and 1993 toward creating gender equity in education, with a focus on the Oregon experience. Four topics are addressed: (1) law and policy; (2) language; (3) the culture of school; and (4) school administration. Law and policy are needed at least to change behaviors, though they may not be sufficient…

Three aspects of the problem of school provision for the children of migrant workers in a major European city (Munich), which hitherto have usually been viewed in isolation, are linked together in this paper. These aspects are problems of the infrastructure of education, viewed in the context patterns of urban development and shifts of population…

The author examines implications for education in Great Britain's Sex Discrimination Act, assesses current educational practices, and reviews research on sex stereotyping in schools, with a look at all levels of education and at textbooks. The conclusion is that sex discrimination is pervasive, and requires positive action. (MF)

Public school systems that provide high quality learning experiences for all children and a wide range of choice to respond to parents' and students' values and concerns can overcome a large part of the inequity that results from poor people's effective lack of choice of private or exclusive public schools. (PS)

Reviews recent studies on Black Americans in science and technical fields. Identifies participation trends and factors inhibiting participation and performance. Discusses factors that must be addressed to increase the numbers of Blacks in science and engineering and proposes that greater support efforts be made. (KH)

Examines the issues and controversies related to immigration in Australia, the acceptance of the "multicultural Australia" concept, and the educational system's structure. Argues that while there has been a manifest transition from migrant to multicultural education, forces favoring the status quo have created a latent, de facto ethnic…

Florida mandated high school competency tests in 1978. Evidence presented in the court case of Debra P. versus Turlington indicated students learn what they are taught. Low failure districts reported more concentration on basic skills. The issue of educational equity versus educational excellence has not been more resolved. (DWH)