Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Trends in Educational Equity of Girls & Women: 2004
Trends in Educational Equity of Girls & Women: 2004: " This statistical report assembles a series of indicators that examine the extent to which males and females have access to the same educational opportunities, avail themselves equally of these opportunities, perform at similar levels throughout schooling, succeed at similar rates, and reap the same benefits from their educational experiences. This report serves as an update of an earlier publication, Trends in Educational Equity of Girls & Women (NCES 2000-030), which was prepared for Congress in 2000."
Monday, November 22, 2004
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions (washingtonpost.com)
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions (washingtonpost.com)
Despite winning a marathon Supreme Court struggle last year to continue using race as a factor in admitting students, the University of Michigan is reporting the smallest class of African American freshmen in 15 years.
A similar decline in the number of incoming black students has been recorded at many state universities across the country, from California to Georgia to much of the Midwest. The trend has alarmed and puzzled college admissions officers, who place great importance on targeting and recruiting talented minorities.
Use the link above to read more.
Despite winning a marathon Supreme Court struggle last year to continue using race as a factor in admitting students, the University of Michigan is reporting the smallest class of African American freshmen in 15 years.
A similar decline in the number of incoming black students has been recorded at many state universities across the country, from California to Georgia to much of the Midwest. The trend has alarmed and puzzled college admissions officers, who place great importance on targeting and recruiting talented minorities.
Use the link above to read more.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Joseph and the Achievement Gap
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Many African American boys, such as Joseph, come to school with several strikes against them: language barriers, low expectations, poverty, and more. These circumstances should compel us to do everything in our power to motivate these young men by engaging them in reading and writing that is relevant to their interests and experience. I urge you to become advocates for the Josephs in your class, to challenge them, and to give them the support they need as readers and writers to build a bridge—across the achievement gap—to personal and academic success.
Use the link above to read more about how you can help children like Joseph in your classroom.
Many African American boys, such as Joseph, come to school with several strikes against them: language barriers, low expectations, poverty, and more. These circumstances should compel us to do everything in our power to motivate these young men by engaging them in reading and writing that is relevant to their interests and experience. I urge you to become advocates for the Josephs in your class, to challenge them, and to give them the support they need as readers and writers to build a bridge—across the achievement gap—to personal and academic success.
Use the link above to read more about how you can help children like Joseph in your classroom.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
CNN.com - Groups push for teacher diversity - Nov 9, 2004
CNN.com - Groups push for teacher diversity - Nov 9, 2004
"Teachers of color" often serve as role models and cultural brokers who help students connect to their school through shared identities, group leaders say.
Read more about the need for teachers from diverse backgrounds by clicking on the link above.
"Teachers of color" often serve as role models and cultural brokers who help students connect to their school through shared identities, group leaders say.
Read more about the need for teachers from diverse backgrounds by clicking on the link above.
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