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Affirmative Action: History And Analysis, Dorothy Garrison-Wade, Chance Lewis
Affirmative Action: History And Analysis, Dorothy Garrison-Wade, Chance Lewis
Dorothy Garrison-Wade
From its inception, affirmative action policies were created to improve the employment and/or educational opportunities for members of minority groups and women. Even today, however, the debate continues over the future of affirmative action. Proponents offer empirical evidence illustrating that affirmative action has been favorable in aiding minorities and/or women to achieve parity in seeking education at the most elite institutions in this country. This empirical evidence has focused on descriptive statistics such as increasing enrollment for minorities (NCES, 2001). Research supports that affirmative action promotes academic and social development for all students; diverse classrooms do not weaken student quality …
Hidden Strength: Encouraging Spiritual Leadership Attributes Among School Leaders, Sherwood Thompson
Hidden Strength: Encouraging Spiritual Leadership Attributes Among School Leaders, Sherwood Thompson
Sherwood Thompson
Today, district and school leaders are being recognized for their contributions to improving schools and enhancing student achievement, and this recognition is coming at a pivotal time in the evolution of education in the United States. The need to educate a new generation of learners that are capable of transforming the United States is paramount. Each state has a responsibility to provide the best education it can to its population. Kentucky has made great strides with its education reforms. The state’s alignment of Senate Bill 1 Core Academic Standards with the national Common Core Standards offers great promise (Holliday, 2012). …
The Chicano Educational Experience: A Framework For Effective Schools In Chicano Communities, Daniel Solórzano, Ronald Solórzano
The Chicano Educational Experience: A Framework For Effective Schools In Chicano Communities, Daniel Solórzano, Ronald Solórzano
Ronald Solórzano
Explores Chicanos' educational conditions and related outcomes from elementary school through college. Examines the theoretical models used to explain Chicanos' low achievement and educational attainment. Investigates the Effective Schools and Accelerated Schools intervention models and adapts them for use with Chicano students. This research shifts primary responsibility for academic failure to schools' structure, resources, and processes.