This paper reviews the current status of Asian Americans in the U.S. schools from perspectives of textbook content and teaching methods. The author points out that findings of a survey of the 1950s and early 1960s textbooks reveal limited inclusion of references to anything Asian. This lack of interest can be seen, also, in American society, as…

For each U.S. institution, the percentage enrollments for American Indians, Asians, blacks, Hispanics, whites, and foreign students are tabulated. Data are also given on minority group enrollment trends since 1978; on full- and part-time enrollments; and on enrollment by institution type, male and female percentages, and program level. (MSE)

This report examines data from the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), focusing on the achievement gap in Washington state public schools. It uses scale scores rather than simply "percentage meeting standard"; analyzes data on both individual and building levels; and displays data in many different ways designed to clarify…

This resource guide recognizes that the arts provide a natural arena for teaching multicultural perspectives to students of all ages. The guide features the four most prevalent ethnic minorities in Colorado, African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American, plus a section prepared by Colorado's state folklorists. The…

This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of a project designed to train specialized professionals in speech-language pathology to provide diagnostic, management, and preventative services to culturally diverse populations including African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Asian Americans whose needs are often neglected or…

This study was guided by two objectives: (1) to ascertain if college students differentiate among job-related values (i.e., those which depend on the particular place of employment); and (2) to investigate sex and ethnicity differences on the values. The participants were 80 male and 178 female undergraduate students at 14 universities or…

This article discusses "difficult discourse" or the psychological and sociological difficulties that arise in the conflict of language, ideology, and cultural identity occurring between students/families who are limited English proficient (LEP) and the American mainstream education system. A case example of a fifth-grade Asian student is provided…

Attempts to correct the limited and stereotypical portrayal of Asian American women found in most histories. Reveals that women often played a more central and active role in the Asian American experience. Discusses little-known facets of this experience (e.g., many immigrants returned home after achieving financial security). (MJP)

Comparison of the responses of Asian, black, and white honors students attending a first-year seminar at a large research university found that Asians differed most often from white and black students on all issues. Academic issues most often engendered group differences. Results suggest that racial subgroups in the honors student population have…

Interviews with 35 members of Interagency Coordinating Councils (ICCs), authorized by Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, revealed that a wide variety of public awareness and child-find strategies were utilized to improve program participation of culturally/linguistically diverse groups. There was some ICC representation…

Growth of reading vocabulary from first through fourth grade was determined for 288 elementary school students (initial sample 756) from urban and rural disadvantaged schools and a suburban mainstream school. Results show great vocabulary increases and suggest some reasons and remedies for the gap between mainstream and disadvantaged schools. (SLD)

Compares the level of knowledge about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and risk behavior of 1,057 foreign-born and 1,963 U.S.-born high school and middle school students in Boston (Massachusetts). Results suggest that Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome education should be taught to immigrant students in their native languages. (SLD)

Provides insights into issues facing educators and counselors who are working with language minority students in public school settings. Explores cultural themes common to many Hispanic American groups, looks at approaches to urban and other current Native American settings, and describes the Minority Identity Development Model for Asian…

While Harvard University (Massachusetts) has surpassed many other institutions of its size in its demonstrated commitment to student diversity, African-American faculty representation is among the lowest in the Ivy League. Data are presented on minority group representation among faculty in the university's undergraduate and graduate schools,…

The 100 colleges and universities producing the highest numbers of minority graduates in 1996-1997 are listed for total minority associate degrees and total minority baccalaureate degrees. The top 50 producing African-American baccalaureate degrees (historically Black, traditionally White, and combined) and producing Hispanic, Asian-American, and…