Kepecs, Mary, Ed.; Ross, Ellen, Ed. (1970). Increasing the Options for Wholesome Peer Level Experiences Across Racial, Cultural, and Economic Lines; Highlights of the Eighth National Conference on Equal Educational Opportunity, Washington, D.C., February 19-21, 1970. This booklet is comprised of summaries of contributions to the Eighth National Conference on Equal Educational Opportunity. National Education Association President, George Fischer, expresses views about changing attitudes, cultural differences, Southern school desegregation, busing, and the Nixon administration. Mrs. LaDonna Harris, a Comanche Indian, focuses on the problems of the American Indian people, and contends that Peace Corps work with people of different cultures all over the world is futile when the problems of cultural difference in the United States remain unsolved. Leon Panetta talks of the need for leadership and clear thinking on the issue of desegregation in order to prevent worsening of relations between the races. Roy Innis offers an alternative to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare plan for desegregation. Charles Gonsales, student NEA president, enjoins educators to begin asking some basic questions about the great cleavage between "our… [PDF]

Samora, Julian, Ed. (1966). La Raza: Forgotten Americans. An effort to assess the status of the more than 4 million Spanish-speaking Americans (La Raza) in the Southwestern 5-state area of California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado resulted in this collection of papers. The historical perspective of the positive factors in the development and persistence of the Spanish language is examined. The effort made by both Catholic and Protestant denominations to meet spiritual and socioeconomic needs of the Spanish-speaking population is pointed out. Also studied is the role of politics as a social instrument for improvement and as a shield against abuses, exploitation, and encroachments by the dominant society. Problems of predominately Mexican American migrant workers because of the lack of applicable labor legislation are examined. The social prejudice in areas of education, employment, housing, law enforcement, and jury service encountered by Spanish-speaking people are indicated and related to programs in progress to improve their…

(1974). Bibliography of Law-Related Curriculum Materials: Annotated. Working Notes, Number 5. The annotated bibliography cites law-related curriculum materials for elementary and secondary education. Most materials listed have been published in the 70's with the exception of a few dating from the 60's. The bibliography consists of the following seven sections: 1) origins and concepts of law; 2) the constitution; 3) the bill of rights; 4) current issues; 5) the political process; 6) practical law; and 7) teaching of law: sources and concepts. Within each section, books are listed alphabetically by author. Information provided for each entry includes grade level, a brief description of content, number of pages, price and availability of a paperback edition and teacher's guide. A series listing and publishers listing with accompanying addresses are provided. A title/author index is also included. (RM)… [PDF]

Boardman, Richard; Brandt, Linda (1968). METCO–A Descriptive Report. METCO is a nonprofit organization that provides screening, placement, and busing services for Negro children (K-12) from predominantly black schools in Boston to predominantly white schools in 16 of the cities and towns surrounding Boston. All of the students, representing a variety of academic, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds, volunteer for the program. The primary objective of the program has been to provide a better educational experience for the innercity students. A secondary program objective has been to increase social contact and enhance communication between black urban and white suburban children. This publication presents a chronology of program-related events, beginning with the genesis of the program in 1964. Program data stem from published reports, newspaper articles, and discussions with individuals directly and indirectly involved in the program. Findings from a sociometric questionnaire, administered in 1967 to study the degree and nature of social…

Anderson, Bernard E. (1976). The Opportunities Industrialization Centers: A Decade of Community-Based Manpower Services. Manpower and Human Resources Studies No. 6. The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) is the nation's major community-based organization providing manpower development services to the disadvantaged. Chapter 1 of this report introduces the topic and outlines the major issues to be considered. Chapter 2 describes the nature of the urban job crisis and the social and economic conditions to which OIC was a response. Chapter 3 discusses the administrative structure and program organization of OIC. Chapter 4 traces the development and growth of private sector support for OIC. Chapters 5 and 6 track the development of OIC's partnership with government in the delivery of manpower services to the disadvantaged. Chapter 7 presents a summary and conclusion and draws implications from the past decade of OIC experience for the future of the organization. (Author/IRT)…

Siegel, Paul (1987). When Is a Student's Political Communication not Political: Bethel School District vs. Fraser. Communication Education, v36 n4 p347-55 Oct. Argues that the Supreme Court's decision–upholding the constitutionality of disciplinary actions taken against a public high school student who delivered a speech laden with sexual metaphor (though not obscene language) in a nominating assembly–was improper in that it attempted to articulate a false dichotomy between "political communication" and "sexually oriented speech." (NKA)…

McBride, Rebecca (2005). Handbook for Youth in Foster Care. New York State Office of Children and Family Services This handbook is for youth placed in foster care through local departments of social services (DSS) (not the juvenile justice system). The handbook was written for youth entering foster care for the first time as well as youth already in foster care, in the hope that youth entering or already in foster care will find the information helpful. The handbook describes youths' rights and responsibilities while in foster care. It also describes what happens when they are older and leave foster care. It represents minimum New York State requirements, but individual counties or agencies may have some additional rules. [This handbook was produced by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services with the help of Youth in Progress.]… [PDF]

Kincaid, Jeanne M.; Rawlinson, Sharaine J. (1999). Americans with Disabilities Act: Responsibilities for Postsecondary Institutions Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Questions and Answers. Second Edition. This publication provides answers to questions concerning responsibilities of institutions of postsecondary education toward students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the Americans with Disabilities Act. These questions were originally received but not answered due to time constraints during two satellite conferences held by the Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach (Minnesota). Following an introduction and an explanation of PEPNet (the Postsecondary Education Programs Network), the questions and answers are organized by the following topic areas: (1) literacy, (2) auxiliary services–interpreting, (interpreting), (3) auxiliary services–note taking, (4) auxiliary services–captioning, (5) vocational rehabilitation, (6) administration issues, (7) residence halls, and (8) equipment. Extensive footnotes refer to court and agency rulings. (Contains 71 references.) (DB)… [PDF]

(1999). Literacy Disability and Communication: Making the Connection. Based on a conceptual framework that links literacy and communication, this Canadian report reviews four types of policy provisions for their effectiveness in addressing the barriers to literacy and communication that people with disabilities face: human rights instruments, provisions for literacy and communication support to individuals, access to information and communications in alternative formats, and access to information and communication networks. A number of policy issues and directions emerge from the analysis. First, the human rights foundation for literacy and communication needs more explicit articulation. Second, a mandate to refocus literacy policy is needed so that the cross-departmental and cross-jurisdictional implications of the link between literacy and communication can be developed and monitored. Third, a human resource development strategy that focuses on professionals in education, justice, health care systems, and on employers is needed to develop skills in… [PDF]

Simms, Stuart O. (1997). Juvenile Justice System: At the Crossroads. Update on Law-Related Education, v21 n2 p7-8 Spr. Describes the current state of juvenile criminal justice programs and the historical and legal precedents that created it. The current system rests on concepts of confidentiality, due process, and alternatives to jail. Many states are considering modifying aspects of these because of the increase in juvenile crime. (MJP)…

Duerr, Charles A., Jr.; Hustoles, Thomas P. (1994). Dealing with Employee Misconduct on and off Duty: A Practical Framework. CUPA Journal, v45 n4 p1-10 Win. This discussion of college and university policy concerning misconduct of employees looks at legal standards of due process for discipline or dismissal; the parameters of \just cause\; employee rights to representation; and judicial rulings on a variety of misconduct issues such as criminal misconduct, sexual misconduct, alcohol, and drugs. (MSE)…

Willis, Helene (1995). Equal and Equitable: What's the Difference? Teaching Strategy. Update on Law-Related Education, v19 n1 p22-24 Win. Contends that the issue of diversity and cultural pluralism is generally defined as an educational goal. Presents a lesson using Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron." Includes student objectives, the short story, step-by-step instructional procedures, extension activities, and a list of recommended books on this topic. (CFR)…

Miller, Linda Karen (1992). Misfiring on the Second Amendment in America's Textbooks. Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, v13 p19-29 1991-92. Reports on a study of the treatment of the Second Amendment in 24 secondary-level U.S. history textbooks and 8 U.S. government textbooks. Discusses inadequate and inaccurate interpretations and calls for a portrayal of the Second Amendment that reflects what the founding fathers wanted and what the courts have decided. (CFR)…

Moody, Charles D., Sr. (1988). Strategies for Improving the Representation of Minority Faculty in Research Universities. Peabody Journal of Education, v66 n1 p77-90 Fall. Discusses strategies to improve minority faculty representation in research universities, describing the University of Michigan's Six-Point Plan. Efforts begin in elementary schools; institutions of higher education are obligated to improve elementary education for minority students. A four-dimensional model for assessing institutional effectiveness in improving minority representation is presented. (SM)…

Cartagena, Juan (1989). English Only JAMAS. Centro de Estudios Puertorriquenos Bulletin, v2 n5 p64-76 Spr. Puerto Ricans have been largely ignored in the current debate over English as a national language. Once the rhetoric of language restrictionists is discarded, the real issue becomes that of the political empowerment of Puerto Ricans. The history of language policy in relation to Puerto Ricans is also reviewed. (SLD)…

Toby, Jackson (1994). Everyday School Violence: How Disorder Fuels It. American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, v17 n4 p4-9,44-48 Win 1993-94. Argues that everyday school violence, as distinct from isolated sensational incidents, is caused at least in part by the educational policies and procedures governing schools and by the way these policies are implemented. Trends affecting school disorders, including erosion of teacher authority, are discussed, and some solutions are proposed. (SLD)…

Paris, Matthew (1998). Women's History and Seneca Falls: An ERIC/ChESS Sample. OAH Magazine of History, v12 n2 p43-44 Win. Presents an annotated bibliography of educational resources related to women's history and the historic Seneca Falls (New York) conference on women's rights. Materials selected include books, academic journals, theme issues, videos, workbooks, and curriculum guides. Includes information on locating, ordering, and reproduction of these resources. (MJP)…

Briley, Ronald (1994). Reel History and the Cold War. Lesson Plan. OAH Magazine of History, v8 n2 p23 Win. Asserts that the Cold War era has little historical meaning for today's students. Maintains that the use of feature-length films on videocassettes can be used effectively with appropriate reading and writing exercises. Provides a filmography focusing on social issues and a lesson plan. (CFR)…

Cunningham, Denis (2004). Formalising the Future of Languages Education. Current Issues in Language Planning, v5 n4 p424-437 Nov. Education is the right, but not the reality, of all. Various international trends are identified to set the scene for languages education. Challenges facing the teaching profession–in the contexts of teachers, students, teacher training, conditions and the curriculum–are addressed by effective strategies. Policy is prioritised, as it is in this area that a framework can be created to facilitate the implementation of successful strategies and a positive perspective of the profession. Existing, practical programs provide further insights. With examples extant in UNESCO studies and reports, we turn to gains recognised by this organisation–based on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights–to provide solutions. (Contains 2 notes.)… [Direct]

Davis, Lois M.; Kilburn, M. Rebecca; Schultz, Dana J. (2009). Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California. Monograph. RAND Corporation The study identifies some of the greatest disparities for boys and men of color relative to their white counterparts across specific socioeconomic, health, safety, and school readiness indicators in California and provides information about different strategies for reducing the disparities–including effective programs, practices, and policies–that can begin making an important difference in changing the life course of boys and men of color. (Contains 19 tables, 45 figures, and 22 footnotes.) [This work was prepared for The California Endowment and produced within the RAND Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (HPDP).]… [Direct]

Lott, Bernice, Ed.; Reilly, Mary Ellen, Ed. (1996). Combatting Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. This book presents 18 papers on issues in sexual harassment within the higher education setting. It notes that only within the past two decades have sexual harassment and related subjects begun to be openly discussed, investigated, and become the formal concern of government, business, and education. Papers include: (1) \Issues and Questions\ (Bernice Lott and Mary Ellen Reilly); (2) \Women on Campus: History To Use\ (Lynn D. Gordon); (3) Definitions of Sexual Harassment (Louise F. Fitzgerald); (4) \The Prevalence of Sexual Harassment (Louise F. Fitzgerald); (5) \Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: What We've Learned\ (Anne T. Truax); (6) \Sexual Harassment on Campus: A Continuing Controversy\ (Barbara G. Taylor); (7) \Blackboard Jungle Revisited\ (Marcia Bedard and Beth Hartung); (8) \The Legal Context of Sexual Harassment\ (Louise F. Fitzgerald); (9) \Institutional Policies and Procedures\ (Louise F. Fitzgerald); (10) \Campus Policies, The Law, and Sexual Relationships\ (Doric…

Arnold, Gertrude L.; Peterson, Marvin W. (1998). The Influence of Gender Structures on Perceptions of Workplace Culture and Climate. AIR 1998 Annual Forum Paper. This study applied feminist organizational theory to explore the effects of gender structure on perceptions of organizational culture and climate. The study used data from a 1994 survey of permanent, noninstructional staff at a major midwestern university (n=4,800). The research sought to determine: (1) whether gender-dominated organizational sectors exist in the noninstructional work setting of a university; (2) how employee gender relates to perceptions of organizational work culture and climate; (3) how gender dominance in job type relates to perceptions of organizational work culture; and (4) how employee gender, gender dominance in work sector, and perceptions of organizational culture relate to perceptions of work climate. The conceptual framework for the study included feminist views of organizational theory, literature on organizational culture and climate, and issues of gender in higher education. The data revealed distinctive gender distributions among job types,… [PDF]

Blauner, Bob (1989). Black Lives, White Lives. Three Decades of Race Relations in America. This book explores the racial experience and consciousness of black and white Americans within the context of their lives over the course of 20 years. The subjects of this book, 16 blacks and 12 whites, were interviewed in 1968, again in 1978-79, and for a third time in 1986. They speak in their own words about how their lives unfolded, how their political beliefs and racial attitudes changed or remained the same, and how they assess the social transformations they have witnessed. The book includes an introduction and is divided into two parts. Part One, "1968: Surviving the Sixties," contains the following chapters: (1) "The Politics of Manhood and the Southern Black Experience"; (2) "Whites on the Front Lines of Racial Conflict"; (3) "Four Black Women and the Consciousness of the Sixties"; (4) "White Backlash: The Fear of a Black Majority and Other Nightmares"; (5) "Black Youth and the Ghetto Streets"; (6) "The…

Reynolds, William Bradford (1983). The Reagan Administration's EEO Policy. The Reagan administration is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity (EEO). No policy shift has occurred in the treatment of "class action" litigation, or in the "pattern or practice" suits in the Justice Department's Title VII enforcement activities. Significant money settlements have been obtained in "pattern and practice" cases on behalf of those victimized by discriminatory conduct. Statistical analyses continue to be used in determining liability, and from this it follows that the Reagan administration looks for discriminatory effects in the employment field no less than for discriminatory intent. The enforcement record over the past two-and-one-half years underscores the strength of the administration's commitment to equal employment opportunities. In every case the Justice Department insists that the prior discrimination be enjoined and that the employer engage in nondiscriminatory hiring and promotional practices in the… [PDF]

Dawson-Threat, Janice (1989). Recommended Reading Resources for the New Agenda of Women for Higher Education. A reading resource guide prepared to assist in the education and preparation of persons interested in advancing the ideas expressed in "The New Agenda of Women for Higher Education: A Report of the ACE Commission on Women in Higher Education" (1987) contains approximately 200 citations. Titles are organized according to "The New Agenda's" 15 agenda items. These include the following: correct inequities in hiring, promotion, tenure, and salary of women faculty, administrators, and staff; provide a supportive campus climate for women; make a permanent institutional commitment to women's studies; review all policies for effect on majority women and minority women and men; integrate impact studies into the planning process; give specific attention to sexual harassment; prepare an annual status report; initiate a campus values inventory; develop an institution-wide concern for children and families; appreciate the value of diversity; make leadership development and…

Switzer, Kenneth A.; And Others (1987). Global Issues: Activities and Resources for the High School Teacher. Second Edition. Increasing student knowledge about other nations and interrelationships with them is the primary goal of this teaching guide. The activities and resources focus on six topics of continuing global importance: (1) trade and economic issues, (2) conflict and armaments, (3) modernization and development, (4) technology and the environment, (5) energy, and (6) human rights. Learning objectives, teaching suggestions, data resources, and duplicating masters for all necessary student materials are provided. Each unit is accompanied by an annotated list of additional resources. The lessons and materials in unit one are designed to help students develop cross-cultural awareness. Activities and resources are provided in unit two to aid student understanding of the complex economic issues confronting the world community. Unit three is designed to heighten student awareness of the complexities of conflict and conflict resolution. Unit four focuses on the progress of traditional, low-technology…

(1984). Regulatory Federalism: Policy, Process, Impact and Reform. A Commission Report. In the last two decades, the federal government's role in state and local affairs has shifted markedly from subsidy to regulation. This report examines the origins and effects of the new "regulatory federalism" and proposes reforms. Chapter 1 delineates the subject, chronicling the growth of intergovernmental regulation and discussing the legal basis, the mechanisms, and the adverse effects of such regulation. The next two chapters analyze, respectively, the judicial and the legislative origins of intergovernmental regulation: chapter 2 examines the federal courts' application of constitutional provisions for regulation, their gradual assumption of managerial authority, and their role in future regulatory reform; chapter 3 discusses the history of legislated regulation, policy instruments selected by lawmakers, and political influences on intergovernmental regulation. Chapters 4 and 5 report the consequences of growing regulation for regulatory and regulated bodies:… [PDF]

BRINKMEIER, ORIA A.; And Others (1967). INSIDE THE ORGANIZATION TEACHER–THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHERS AND THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE FIRST PHASE OF A COORDINATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDY OF TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS INVESTIGATED PLATFORM DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE STATE'S TWO MAIN TEACHERS' ORGANIZATIONS AND THE KNOWLEDGE, OPINIONS, AND ATTITUDES OF TEACHERS ON 11 ISSUES OVER WHICH THE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AFFILIATES WERE IN CONFLICT. THE SECOND STUDY EXAMINED THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER PERSONALITY FACTORS AND TEACHER ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP. THE THIRD STUDY EXAMINED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE OF A SCHOOL AND TEACHER ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY PATTERNS. RESPONSE DATA WERE ANALYZED FROM A RETURN OF 1,262 QUESTIONNAIRES (90.5 PERCENT OF 1,426 TOTAL), REPRESENTING AN 11 PERCENT STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE SEVEN COUNTY TWIN CITIES AREA–417 TEACHERS FROM 21 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 320 FROM SEVEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, 448 FROM NINE LARGE SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND 241 FROM EIGHT SMALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF MEMBERS…

HOWE, HAROLD, II (1966). THE HEAT IN OUR KITCHEN. WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND POSITIONS OF INFLUENCE, EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL BEAR A MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY IN ACHIEVING REALISTIC SCHOOL DESEGREGATION THROUGHOUT THE NATION. THE EDUCATOR MUST PROVIDE A COMMON MEETING GROUND FOR THE YOUNG NORTHERN NEGRO WHOSE LIFE IS CIRCUMSCRIBED WITHIN A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK GHETTO AND THE WHITE CHILD WHO HAS INHERITED THE STEREOTYPE OF SEGREGATED EDUCATION. TWO BROAD POLICIES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL DESEGREGATION GUIDELINES IN THE SOUTH AND TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE NORTH AND WEST WHERE SEGREGATION DEPENDS MORE ON RESIDENCE PATTERNS THAN ON STATED COMMUNITY POLICY–(1) MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CENTRAL CITY SCHOOLS, THEREBY REDUCING WHITE MIGRATION TO THE SUBURBS, AND (2) INCLUSION WITHIN EACH SCHOOL OF STUDENTS FROM THE WIDEST POSSIBLE RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CROSS-SECTIONS OF THE AREA'S POPULATION. WHILE THERE IS NO PERFECT ANSWER FOR ACHIEVING… [PDF]

Koehler, Lyle Feminism, Education, and Social Change: A Case Study of the Public School System in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1830-1880. The paper explores various aspects of educational and social opportunities for women in Cincinnati in the mid-19th century. During the early stages of the industrial revolution in the 1830s, women were generally relegated to performing traditional home-based and child-related functions. Although middle and upper-class parents believed in education for their children many schools did not enroll girls until the late 1830s. During the 1840s and 1850s, reformers affirmed female education for various reasons including the need to teach girls their distinctive divisions of responsibility, build character, and enable women to obey the commands of the Bible. Other factors which encouraged educational opportunities for women in the mid-1800s included population increase, economic growth, interest in moral instruction, and a demand for teachers. By the 1860s, sexually segregated classrooms had disappeared, girls performed as well as boys on high school entrance examinations, increasing…