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.
how affirmative action hurts students it's intended to help, and why universities won't admit it
Sander, Richard Henry
2012
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.
how America's commitment to equity will determine our future
Darling-Hammond, Linda
2010
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.
promoting high achievement among African-American students
Perry, Theresa
2003
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.
closing the achievement gap in America's classrooms
Howard, Tyrone C
2010
Examines schools' success in closing the achievement gap, and explains how adopting greater awareness of race and culture can improve educational outcomes.
An examination of the achievement gap that focuses on Berkeley High School and provides the results of its program that was implemented to promote academic equalization among a racially diverse student population.
Discusses various aspects of integrating students by breaking up ability groups, which many believe to be racist and stultifying to underprivileged children.
