To make the Black middle class larger is one of the greatest challenges to America in the years ahead. And the key is both quality and equality of education. (CT)

Discusses problems in the Japanese educational system, such as increasing school violence, controversy over textbook revisions, budget cuts and the educational discrimination against minorities, particularly Burakumins and Koreans. (CMG)

Argues that in 1982 inequality in U.S. education grew while racism gained new ground. (CMG)

Cites works relevant to the higher education of Blacks and minority group members. Lists references alphabetically under the following headings: (1) financial aid on the campus; (2) Chicanos in higher education; and (3) race and equality on California campuses. (GC)

Community colleges do not represent a dumping ground or dead-end for blacks and other minorities. Rather, they provide in many instances the only opportunity for minority students to obtain postsecondary schooling. Response of the community college to the needs of minority students has been far greater than that of senior institutions. If…

Discusses problems facing U.S. today, focusing particularily on those of minority groups. Proposes some general changes in the areas of education, housing and employment. (HMV)

Analyzes the new understanding of equality of opportunity which requires that children of the lower classes not only have a realistic chance of success, but that they do in fact achieve such success in equal proportions with the children of the middle and upper classes. (DM)

Critical analysis of the new school of commentators who have declared that the social problems ignored in the 1950s are less serious than they seem, that nothing is wrong with America that lowering of objectives would not solve, and that the country will be in worse shape if people keep trying to solve these social problems. (RJ)

School reorganization along lines that will satisfy local citizens must be the result of dedicated and constant efforts on the parts of all those who wish to bring about improved schools. (CK)

The melting pot theory is passe. What is needed is a culturally pluralistic curriculum to emphasize diverse ethnic origins of our minorities. (RA)

Significant desegregation will occur only when minority group children are immersed in middle class norms and values which will require the reorganization of the education Establishment. (Author)

Discusses recent developments related to equal education, desegregation, and sex equality at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. Provides demographic data on doctoral degree recipients from 1970-1980. Presents educational news highlights from 24 states. (Author/GC)

Critiques the College Board's report, "Reaching the Top," suggesting that it is well-intentioned but wrong to those committed to public policies that are not based on race or ethnicity. Calls the report's ethnic categories stereotypical and imprecise, suggesting that it is rooted in an erroneous faith that schools are the solution to…

Reviews the College Board's report, "Reaching the Top," which addresses educational underrepresentation of high-achieving minority students, examining how social sciences, psychology, and education research contribute to an understanding of the feasibility of the report's recommendations and noting implications of these recommendations…