educational equalization

Presents information from diverse disciplines on the efforts of the states and courts to address inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes in the U.S., and provides annotated lists of organizations, associations, government agencies, and print and nonprint resources.

Examines some of the major education controversies that have arisen since the 1950s, discussing desegregation, funding, reform, school choice, ability grouping, and other topics, argues that most issues come down to a conflict between what is best for the individual and what is good for all students, and offers suggestions for building a consensus on education policy.

"Commissioned by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation. Researched by the American Institutes for Research"--Cover. "A follow-up to the AAUW report: How schools shortchange girls"--Cover.

Contains a summary of the discussion, a literature review, and papers submitted to a forum convened by the AAUW Educational Foundation on November 12, 1997.

Argues that affirmative action has harmed minority students by mismatching the students against better prepared classmates, setting them up to quickly fall behind; and offers alternatives.

Argues that the education system in America needs to make drastic changes in order to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that protects every child's right to learn.

A guide to using equity audits to benefit schools that provides practical strategies to develop fair programs, hire and retain good teachers, and improve the overall quality of education for students; and also discusses the No Child Left Behind Act.

Contains three essays in which the authors discuss the unique challenges faced by African-American students in school, and explain how to overcome those obstacles in order to clear the way for high achievement at all levels.

Examines schools' success in closing the achievement gap, and explains how adopting greater awareness of race and culture can improve educational outcomes.