Blacks are nearly absent from the ownership of capital in the information society and are far less likely to be equipped to participate in the use and manipulation of information. The black-white technology gap begins early in life and continues through the school years. (SLD)

Examined records of 137 students to determine extent to which preassessment data (teacher referral information and standardized reading test scores) could predict handicapping classifications decided on by child-study teams. Results indicated that preassessment data could successfully predict handicapped classifications of most special education…

This study of 439 pupils (grades 1-8) referred for special education evaluation found that both parents and teachers referred primarily for academic reasons. Parents referred higher functioning pupils than teachers referred. White parents were more likely than minority parents to refer their children, but teachers were more likely to refer…

Examined prevalence of writing problems among 1,274 middle school students from 3 middle schools in southeastern, midwestern, and western United States. Data suggest high prevalence of writing problems in these middle school populations when compared to normal curve expectations, particularly when using spontaneous writing samples in diverse…

The burgeoning number of publications, articles, and college courses devoted to the study of Whiteness has caused some scholars to ask whether this is serious scholarship with a future, or a passing cultural interest. The discipline is generally divided into two interest areas: one dedicated to eradicating racism and white privilege, and the other…

Examines academic, social, and personal-emotional adjustment, as well as institutional attachment for women (N=198) attending a predominantly white coeducational research university. Significant main effects were found on academic achievement for year in college. Students differed on personal-emotional adjustment by race. Academic adjustment and…

Identified differences and similarities in a sample of 1,700 entry-level teachers among those who started their careers in racially/ethnically diverse schools and those who taught in schools with low levels of racial/ethnic diversity. Findings highlight the complexities of teaching in schools of high diversity. (SLD)

Examines the effect of the kindergarten experience on self-perceptions of African-American and White students (N=209) as they progressed through their kindergarten year. Results indicate that the kindergarten experience had an equalizing effect on the self-perceptions of African-American and White children, although self-perception of cognitive…

Presents an analysis of middle school science students' (n=886) responses to a survey of attitudes toward science as a function of race and gender. Finds that students' attitudes toward some aspects of science are a function of both race and gender. (Contains 15 references.) (WRM)

Considers the contribution to information-processing accounts of human intelligence differences made by Arthur Jensen, commending his persistence in research and noting his reductionist orientation. Explores the question of correlated vectors studied by Jensen. (SLD)

Describes a program wherein two middle school classes representing widely different cultural backgrounds discussed online the subject of race and diversity. Finds that because of the dialogue (1) students were willing to meet each other and benefit from the meetings; and (2) teachers learned the value of examining the effects that their own…

Comparison of the records of incarcerated juvenile males (N=505) receiving remediation in either reading or mathematics with those receiving no remediation found members of the remedial groups were twice as likely to be recidivists or parole violators as members of the nonremedial group. Predictors of remedial group membership included verbal IQ,…

Shows percentages of Black and Hispanic students in public schools (by urbanicity) and private schools from 1970 to 1996. Thirty-six percent of students enrolled in public schools were considered part of a minority group in 1996, an increase of 12 percentage points from 1976. (SLD)

Discusses the goal of eliminating long-standing disparities in mathematics achievement between girls and boys, between white students and students of color, and the economically disadvantaged and advantaged. Explains how everyday mathematics classrooms use cooperative groups and inquiry-based learning in order to help all students. (ASK)

Critiques the ways in which evaluators and professional organizations have come to terms with research on, issues about, and interests that impact people of color. Focuses on ways to create institutional change, including fostering the participation of researchers of color. (SLD)