The study revealed that educational systems have not been responsive to the needs of individuals in general, and of minority groups in particular who deviate significantly from the characteristics of the modal student for whom the curriculum is designed...'' (Author/JB)

In discussing the racial and class prejudices of teachers and administrators, this article focuses on the views of Mrs. Louise Day Hicks of Boston, as well as on the Rosenthal experiments on teacher expectations. (JW)

The purpose of this paper is to describe and comment upon patterns and problems in studies surveyed. These relate to (a) the definition and perception of early school leaving in different settings; (b) incidence and treatment of factors considered as antecedents or consequences; and (c) the research designs and methodology employed. (JB)

The focus of this article is on discrimination in the use of educational and psychological tests requirements in the hiring of minority groups. (Author/AG)

Lists and discusses internationally applicable factors which are likely to hinder or obstruct learning from the time the disadvantaged child enters the classroom. (DM)

An equation in which median income for states is the dependent variable and years of school completed and other population characteristics appear as independent variables is presented. The need to invest in more schooling in relatively poor areas is evaluated in light of the empirical results. (Author)

Retraces the steps taken spontaneously by a group of teachers and university professors in northern Saskatchewan to bring about specific curriculum changes in their schools. (DE)

Evaluation of a program at Miami Dade Junior College showed no benefits to students as a result of participation in that program. (CJ)

The arrival of a new kind of college student - the disadvantaged" - will permanently change the face of our campuses. (Editor)

Women have psychological barriers to success perhaps greater than the obstacles posed from outside. They should be made to see that essentially they are freer than men to choose the roles they will play at different periods of their lives. (Editor)