Study of children in Early School Admission Project in Baltimore confirms that among those in extremes of ten measurements there are previously identified correlations between height, weight and head circumference. No association found between low head circumference and intelligence on behavior. However, improved physical growth may affect mental…

Reviews the history of Project Head Start from inception to the present and assesses implications of the current economic recession (1982) for the future of the program. The argument is made that the accomplishments of the past are in danger of being set aside by newly proposed federal policies. (Author/RH)

Two Akron, Ohio programs which serve urban disadvantaged students are described. Areas examined are curriculum, support services, and staffing. (CT)

Examines the problem of transition for disadvantaged students from secondary vocational programs to postsecondary programs, and recommends several components for a proposed system which may facilitate better transition. (CT)

Focusing on parental involvement in Title 1 programs for disadvantaged children, this article reviews the types of parent activities conducted, the amount of parental involvement, and the effects of such involvement. (LRA)

Congressman Quie, keynote speaker for the special needs section at the American Vocational Association convention, expressed concern about vocational education's commitment to the disadvantaged and handicapped, while Barbara Kemp, luncheon speaker, gave State supervisors her insights into definitions contained in the new Federal vocational…

Presents a review of several factors that lead to the label of "disadvantaged," with a focus on children with blindness or visual impairment. It is noted that these children are at greater risk to be considered as disadvantaged. Practical solutions to these disadvantaging circumstances are offered. (Author/CR)

Used life stories of 19 black women who were first-generation college graduates from three different age cohorts (pre civil rights era, post civil rights era, and post-Reagan era) to show how structural constraints shifted from one generation to another to place the women differentially at risk for limited educational attainment. (SLD)

Analysis of data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics combined with census data found that an increase in income inequality among census tracts in the same state had little effect on overall educational attainment but exacerbated inequality of attainment between high-income and low-income children. Within-tract inequality had little effect on…

An English teacher recounts snippets of her conversations with remedial students who have introduced her to a different world. Although she cannot change their violent circumstances, transform them into avid readers, or dispel feelings of craziness, she and the students keep talking. (MLH)

Some inner-city youth have "ducked the bullet" and built hope through participation in neighborhood-based organizations that offer safety, support, guidance, companionship, and opportunities for growth and engagement. All 60 urban sanctuaries examined in 3 metropolitan areas shared common features: dynamic adult leadership, family-like…