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.
A collection of Prep for Prep students share stories about the experiences they gained from the program designed to help gifted inner city youths receive adequate preparatory education for college.
Discusses the potential benefits of detracking, including raising achievement and narrowing the achievement gap, and offers advice on using the system in schools.
A history of African-American education, tracing the struggles of African-Americans for equal education rights from colonial times through the late twentieth century.
Essays from various sources provide a wide range of opinions on affirmative action, examining the pros and cons and clarifying the issues surrounding it.