The discussions arising from a biracial seminar for teachers, counselors and administrators about to be involved in the desegregation of a large school system are reported in this article. The five, three-hour sessions included discussions on problems in intergroup relations, human relationships and school desegregation. (JC)

A grievance not resolved at a lower level will seek redress at a higher one and the effect of a resolution imposed from above will be more painful than would have been the case had the matter been settled at the lower level in the first place. (Author/IRT)

An outline of guidelines that have characterized successful desegregation programs is presented. (EH)

A discussion of the confusion and conflict surrounding the meaning of equal educational opportunity today: Does racial equality require desegregation? What is the practical meaning of desegregation--how much is enough? What are the effects of desegregation: Does equal opportunity mean racial mixing or does it mean more equitable school outcome?…

This investigation reveals that the attitudes of this group do not differ greatly from those of the general public. (Author/DN)

This document presents the proceedings of the hearing before the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education of the Committee on Education and Labor to amend the Emergency School Aid Act. The proposed act is titled the School Integration Innovation Act of 1976. It provides for innovative desegregation programs and procedures.…

In response to identified needs, a specialized graduate level program leading to an M.A. in Social Science was developed jointly by Azusa Pacific College and the Pasadena Unified School District. The goal of this program is to focus on the problems and tensions involved in integrating an entire school community, and to enhance skills of…

Presents a set of principles which link the housing and school integration fields in achieving racial diversity. Offers suggestions for opportunities for consultation and cooperation between school district and municipal officials and planners and desegregation advocates. Suggests that coordinated strategies are necessary. (SA)

Describes a study of student racial attitudes in a desegregated North Carolina high school. (JF)

Parent involvement plays a crucial role in the success of a two-way busing program. (NH)

This paper, by the former president of West Virginia State College (WVSC), responds to criticisms that racial integration following the Brown decision has had a negative impact on the quality of the school. Statistics are presented to show that West Virginia State's enrollments were declining seriously at the time of the Brown decision, and that…

THE MAJOR PROBLEM OF THIS PREPARATORY RESEARCH PROGRAM WAS TO ASCERTAIN THE FEASIBILITY OF MAKING A FULL-SCALE STUDY OF THE DYNAMICS OF SCHOOL INTEGRATION CONTROVERSIES IN NEW YORK CITY. METHODS INVOLVED INTERVIEWING AND OBSERVING LEADERS AT CITYWIDE AND NEIGHBORHOOD LEVELS, INCLUDING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, TEACHERS, PARENT…

Desegregation statistics for Dade County, Florida, are provided in tabular form. A brief history of desegregation in Dade County precedes the data. Tables 1-7 contains the basic data obtained in a survey of the entire school system and include data for both pupils and employees. Table 8 reveals the exact extent of desegregation in each school. In…