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Equity and Excellence in Higher Education: The Decline of a Liberal Educational Reform. American University Studies. Series XIV. Education Vol. 35.

Sadovnik, Alan R. – 1994

This book provides a sociological and historical analysis of the evolution and demise of a state college's educational opportunity program, the goal of which was to compensate for unequal pre-college education and provide equal opportunities for economically and educationally disadvantaged students. The program was an example of a special…

Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Higher Education, Labeling (of Persons)

Life and Death of a Gifted Program: Lessons Not Yet Learned.

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Starko, Alane J. – Roeper Review, 1990

The study investigates factors influencing the establishment, operation, and elimination of an elementary enriched/accelerated program existing from 1958-69. The program's life cycle and perceived effects on students were investigated to determine factors that may continue to affect programing for the gifted/talented. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Case Studies, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities