A discussion of how the balance of a dual system of education existing in Iran since the 19th century has, since the 1979 revolution, been upset in favor of a religious system. (CMG)

If the concept of articulation between educational levels is revised to view the educative process as "one system," all students will benefit. The one-system model, with its multi-level cooperative career planning, preparation, and counseling, can prevent minority students from falling by the wayside or being routinely relegated to nonacademic…

In August 2001, applicants to Ontario, Canada, universities received a survey from the Council of Ontario Universities to better understand the socioeconomic status and representation of members of recognized designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples of Canada, members of visible minority groups, people with disabilities, and women) in the university…

The CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet describes resources related to affirmative action. The bibliography is divided into four sections designed to help provide a foundation for those implementing an affirmative action program or conducting research on this topic. Overview describes resources that describe the history of affirmative action,…

In 1996-97, forty percent of all students in New York state public schools attend schools in one of the nine high minority districts in which minority students constituted eighty percent or more of total enrollment. This report uses the downstate metropolitan region to analyze the effect of state aid policies on high minority school districts and…

This review examines research done and information made available regarding the education of minority ethnic groups in Scotland. Compilers of the review used and commented on available statistical information and Scottish studies relevant to minority ethnic groups and their education at all levels. The intent of the review was to determine whether…

Multiethnic education requires that the total school environment be changed so that students from diverse ethnic and racial groups will experience educational equality. Because of inconclusive data and hypotheses on the education of poor and ethnic minority youths, policies for the changes must be guided primarily by our values. (Author/RW)

Describes two court battles in New York State which are relevant to today's debates over where a black child should go to school. (Author)

Finishing the business of school desegregation requires extending efforts beyond the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to design strategies that are not dependent on the courts nor on the good will of white America. Ways to promote more equitable schools are suggested. (SLD)

Reviews the College Board's report, "Reaching the Top," which addresses educational underrepresentation of high-achieving minority students, suggesting that race-based programs are usually just a quick fix and asserting that until minorities are seen as equals, they will not be viewed as individuals, and until color takes a back seat to…

Explains critical race theory as used in legal scholarship, arguing for its application in education and suggesting that in the United States, where race is critical in inequality and where society is organized around property rights, the intersection of race and property creates an analytical tool for understanding inequity. (SM)

Lomotey's discussion of the UCEA knowledge base project's "Social and Cultural Influences on Schooling" domain raises troubling issues. Serious acceptance of this domain undermines the entire knowledge base project. The proposed 7-domain structure reproduces the long-established course structure that has trained educational leaders for…

Analyzes the role of education in incorporating Australia's Melanesian minority, the Torres Strait Islanders, into the Australian nation. Reviews education on the Strait Islands from 1892 to 1985, focusing on issues related to educational standards, the inclusion of islanders within legislative provisions for Aborigines, immigration, and…

Presents results of a study examining the comparative effects of school (system) determinants on the educational careers of minority students in the Netherlands, drawing on rational choice and empowerment theories. Results indicate the importance of a school policy aimed at improving minority student achievement. Pull-out programs are detrimental,…

Describes factors hindering the recruitment and retention of minority students in gifted education. Presents recommendations for change that center on equitable screening and identification instruments and procedures, providing minority students with a quality education, addressing barriers to student achievement, and improving teacher…