This article is a theoretical discussion that links Marcuse's concept of one-dimensional society and the Great Refusal with critical race theory in order to achieve a more robust interrogation of whiteness. The author argues that in the context of the United States, the one-dimensionality that Marcuse condemns in "One-Dimensional Man" is best…

This bibliography is intended to begin the process of awareness necessary to encourage young women and racial and ethnic minorities in geography classes across the nation. Women and minority racial and ethnic groups have long been seriously underrepresented in the discipline of geography both in the applied and professional world and in academic…

This paper examines how students' reading and mathematics achievement gains over the high school years are influenced by the size of the high school they attend. Analyses of three waves of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 used hierarchical linear modeling methods to examine three questions: (1) which size high school…

This speech addressed the issue of educating minorities in the mathematical sciences. The speech is based on six regional workshops, and the national convocation of the Mathematical Sciences Foundation Board (MSEB). The introduction establishes the need for all students to become involved in the area of mathematics, and particularly minority…

Conducted at a public university that had long been overwhelmingly Anglo despite being located in a state noted for its linguistic and cultural diversity, an ethnographic study examined one adjunct writing program and the varied students it serves. Data sources were both numerous and varied--data were collected concurrently at the campus level and…

To aid in increasing the number of students choosing careers in science and engineering, the National Governors' Association has been working with states to develop policies to increase the number of women and minorities in mathematics and science. The following examples of state activities are discussed: (1) California Advocacy for Mathematics…

Outlines the history of American bilingual education and summarizes the present state of bilingual/bicultural schooling. (Author/DW)

An analysis of the judicial and educational issues surrounding the Lau V. Nichols case in which suit was brought on behalf of 1800 Chinese-American students attending San Francisco public schools on the basis that they are being denied equal educational opportunity because they do not speak English. This case commentary argues for the plaintiffs…

This paper focuses on gender, ethnic, and social class differences in attitudes toward computers, access to computers, and use of computers in educational settings. Background on equity concerns in the late 1980s is provided, and reasons why this is currently considered an important issue are discussed. Recent data on differences in access and…

This report examines the condition of formal education among the Sami people (Lapps) in Norway. Part I discusses developmental phases in the formal education of indigenous minorities: (1) initial rejection of formal education imposed by the majority society; (2) gradual acceptance of formal education as the minority becomes acculturated and…

This paper presents findings of an assessment of the effect of recent educational reforms on low achieving and minority students in South Carolina. Despite criticism that the recent reforms would be harmful to these students because of higher standards and testing programs, it is reported that the achievement of black students and low-achieving…

In the early stages of higher education desegregation, there was a disproportionate shifting of black students to historically white institutions. Today, it is estimated that about 82% of all black students in colleges and universities are enrolled in traditionally white institutions. As desegregation proceeded, the conviction grew that it was to…

An introduction by Gregory R. Anrig summarizes these proceedings. Benjamin Payton keynoted the conference by describing a major task of American education as providing individuals with mobility, equity, and opportunities for a better economic life. M. Susana Navarro spoke about the effects that new state standards for quality in education have had…

Future issues for equity in education are discussed in this paper. It is argued that computer literacy is increasingly becoming a key element in a child's education and future success. A growing body of evidence is cited which shows that access to microcomputers in the schools will be more limited for poor and minority students than for wealthier,…

This book assesses the experience of medical schools during the last decade in their deliberate efforts to increase the number of minority students in medicine. Sources for the report include journal articles, a previously published survey and evaluation of equal educational opportunity in health professions schools, and visits to forty medical…