Diversity

Continuing coverage of issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and other types of multiculturalism in schools.

ACLU Suit Alleges Fla. Neglecting Schools

November 5, 2009, AP

Duncan: Preschool Key to Solving Education Crisis

October 26, 2009, AP

State Dept.: Exchange Programs Need Closer Watch

October 26, 2009, AP

Controversy Still Swirls Around Safe-Schools Chief

Opponents and backers of Kevin Jennings tussle over the Education Department official’s goals for the key office. October 23, 2009

Four Cities Cited for Successful ELL Policies

Central-office support, access to the full curriculum, and teacher training help urban districts educate English-learners, a report finds. October 22, 2009

News Briefs

Student Debates

African-American students who took part in debate leagues had higher grade point averages, were more likely to graduate from high school, and were more college-ready in English and reading, a study as found. November 3, 2009

Indian Education

At least five Northwest states have academic curricula and standards that address Native American culture and history, according to a study. November 3, 2009

Long-Term ELLS

Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study. November 3, 2009

Latino Children

Latina children lag behind their non-Latina middle-class counterparts in developing cognitive skills from the ages of 9 months to 2 years, according to a study released by the University of California, Berkeley. October 27, 2009

Wake County, N.C., Voters Back Change in Diversity-Assignment Plan

Three newly elected Wake County, N.C. officials have intentions to change the county's diversity policy. The current model mixes students based on socioeconomics. October 13, 2009

Jennings Backed in Comments Flap

The head of the U.S. Department of Education office of safe and drug-free schools got the backing of top officials last week after criticism over advice he gave to a student. October 6, 2009

More News Briefs

Oral-Language Skills for English-Learners Focus of Researchers

Scholars say students need chances to speak in class and to find a "personal voice" in the new language. October 19, 2009

High Court Denies Hot-Button School Cases

Disputes involving the Pledge of Allegiance, Confederate flag symbols, and peer sexual harassment failed to make the cut. October 13, 2009

Outcry Against Violence

Cabinet members travel to Chicago to offer money and call for adults to play a larger role in the lives of teenagers. October 9, 2009

Experts Call for More Black Male Teachers

October 9, 2009, AP

School Diversity Program in N.C. Draws Ire of Voters

October 7, 2009, AP

For Migrant Children, Out of Fields and Into Head Start

But federally funded care is seen as reaching only a fraction of those eligible. October 6, 2009

Achievement Gaps Continue to Narrow, Report Says

Despite progress, the gaps continue to remain as large as 20 percentage points or more in some states, the study indicates. Updated: October 6, 2009

Graduation Rates on ELLs a Mystery

Many states and districts don’t track the rate for English-learners, or if they do, they don’t share the information with the public. Updated: September 15, 2009

Report Probes Educational Challenges Facing Latinas

'Alarming' dropout rates are attributed to factors including stereotyping and poor academic preparation. Updated: August 31, 2009

2009 SAT Scores Declined or Stagnated, College Board Reports

Updated: September 1, 2009

Commentary

Create Charter Schools That Reduce Segregation

August 6, 2009

Bullying: Protect Gays, and Others Who Are Vulnerable

July 14, 2009

Closing STEM Gender Gap Through Special Programs

July 14, 2009

Black-White Achievement Gap Narrows on NAEP