The conference theme, "We Listen, They Speak," describes the proceedings of the conference at which Native Indians, Eskimos, and Metis were speakers, and the Whiteman listened. The speeches cover such areas as integration, cultural conflict, residential schools, cultural discrimination, social problems, educational needs, curriculum…

In the Lau vs. Nichols case, a suit was brought by Chinese-speaking students against the San Francisco Unified School District, asking the district to implement programs in Chinese that would permit them to learn English. The basic claim of these non-English-speaking children is that in refusing to meet their learning needs, the district is…

The school, often inadvertently and unconsciously, subordinates ethnic and racial minorities. School mechanisms have developed which tend to support ethnic isolation, perpetuate stereotyping and other myths, and in manifold ways differentially treat minorities. School segregation, ability grouping, student fees, and curricular or extracurricular…

This paper describes the history of women in education in America. The primary force that allowed women into the nations' colleges was economic rather than ideological, when the Civil War took many men out of college. Women have been increasingly involved in higher education since then; however, they have been subject to job discrimination, and…

The Colorado school finance system, which has been sued as unconstitutional because of disparities among school district expenditures per pupil, is described. Inequalities in taxation and in the provision of education to economically disadvantaged and minority group students throughout the country are discussed. (GC)

This article describes the controversy over the legal, political, and moral issues of reverse discrimination, racial justice, and the future of affirmative action programs. Educators must understand the arguments on both sides in order to seek creative solutions to the potential problems raised for higher education. (Author)

In South Africa, the policy of separate development means that there are four educational systems (for Whites, Blacks, Asians, and "Coloureds"). The disparities among these systems clearly favour the dominant minority group. Reflecting the same disparities and inequalities, special education is a matter of separating rather than…

To account for racial differences in learning, the report examines educational technology--the conditions and activities that constitute instruction--in three Chicago area school districts. Results show that black students are exposed to restricted learning opportunities because of district and school differences in the availability of…

federal involvement in education is necessary because state and local agencies have not provided educational experiences that are adequate to meet the needs of special populations. A rational federal role should address equal opportunity, data collection/dissemination, research, support for improving local practices, human resources training, and…

This book is a collection of essays that deal with 10 current controversial issues. The issues are also the topics of 10 recent fastbacks from the Phi Delta Kappa fastback series published between 1993 and 1996. Following the introduction, the articles include the following: (1) "Accountability" (Jack Frymier); (2) "Assessment…

This book presents recent research-based information about educationally relevant gender-related differences between girls and boys and how they are taught and perceived in society. The book offers practical suggestions on how to avoid trammeling either girls or boys, how to overcome negative aspects of gender-stereotyping, and how to maximize…

Caroline Hodges Percell's views on the purpose of schooling are reviewed in this article. Her data demonstrating the school's role in encouraging the continuation of the inequalities of American society are discussed. (EB)

In the United States today, other languages and bilingualism receive no more respect than in 1954 when Mexican American children had to spend years in "pre-primer" classes before entering first grade. The rush to dismantle bilingual education programs has proceeded without any evidence of program failure. Without true equity and respect…

A review of 10 studies on the rates of referral for intervention or assessment of students from three racial groups (Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic), found the mean risk ratios comparing the referral rates between African American and Caucasian students were significantly different from zero. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Reviews Title IX and its three components: (1) accommodation of interests and abilities; (2) athletic financial assistance; and (3) other program areas. Sidebars include a 12-point test to assess knowledge of Title IX and a list of compliance issues. (LMI)