Diversity

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

Hispanics Ignored in Texas Standards, Board Told

Sixteen of 162 historical figures that must be covered in social studies are Hispanic, in a state where Hispanics are 40 percent of the population. November 20, 2009, MCT

Lawmakers Send Few Minorities to U.S. Military Academies

November 20, 2009, AP

Conn. ACLU Demands End to Graduations at Church

November 18, 2009, AP

Students Sue Tenn. County

November 18, 2009, AP

NAEP Plan for Testing Special Groups Gets Public Airing

At issue is how students with disabilities and English-language learners take part in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. November 17, 2009

News Briefs

Stereotype Awareness

November 17, 2009

Opponents of Wake County Plan for Economic Diversity Sweep Board

A coalition of Wake County, N.C., school board candidates opposed to the district's economic-diversity policy has completed a sweep of seats in this year's elections. November 10, 2009

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

More News Briefs

Miss. Gov. Looks to Mergers to Cut School Costs

November 17, 2009, AP

Mass. Immigrant Tuition Bill to Get New Push

November 16, 2009, AP

Chicago Officials Want Immigrant Students to Stay

November 16, 2009, AP

NAEP Plan for Students With Disabilities Criticized

At issue is how students with disabilities and English-language learners take part in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. November 10, 2009

U.S. and Indian Cultures Clash in Schools, Communities

November 9, 2009, AP

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

October 22, 2009