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Peer reviewedFuerst, J. S.; Fuerst, Dorothy – Urban Education, 1993
Studies 683 African-American, inner-city children in Chicago (Illinois), exposed to 4 to 6 years of early childhood education. Benefits seem to have lasted for girls but less so for boys. Reading scores for girls and boys at the program end were similar and equal to local and national norms. (JB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Dropout Rate, Early Childhood Education
Download full textTellez, Kip; Walker de Felix, Judith – 1993
The changing nature of immigration, the job market, and the world economy preclude today's immigrants from full participation in the culture because they are without adequate education. This paper provides insights into one group of students that is most likely to have problems in school: immigrant pre-literate adolescents. It describes the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Persistence, Attendance, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedHart, Gary – Equity and Excellence, 1988
Education in America is of vital importance, but has declined. It can be improved through empowering the individual, empowering the economy, and empowering the nation, according to this campaign speech presented here. (BJV)
Descriptors: Dropout Rate, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Improvement, Educationally Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedEquity and Excellence, 1988
Provides the transcript of a debate on educational issues among Democratic presidential candidates Paul Simon, Albert Gore, Joseph Biden, Jesse Jackson, Bruce Babbitt, Richard Gephart, and Michael Dukakis. (BJV)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Day Care, Debate, Dropout Rate
Peer reviewedEquity and Excellence, 1988
Provides the transcript of a September 1987 debate on educational issues between Republican presidential candidates Jack Kemp and Pierre du Pont. Interspersed throughout the transcript are written responses to questions submitted to additional candidates Robert Dole and George Bush. (BJV)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Debate, Dropout Rate, Drug Abuse
