BASED ON A STUDY OF RACIAL ISOLATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THIS PAMPHLET NOTES SOME TECHNIQUES FOR SCHOOL DESEGREGATION. ELEMENTS COMMON TO SUCCESSFUL DESEGREGATION INCLUDE THE LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, QUALITY EDUCATION, MINIMIZING OF RACIAL FRICTION, CLASSROOM DESEGREGATION, AND ENLARGED ATTENDANCE AREAS. MOST…

This report is focused on New Iberia, Louisiana, its school system, and a very brief background of the integration situation in the community. A sound-on-slide machine was utilized to present an introduction to the program and to introduce the panel. (The slides are described in detail.) A brief contextual background of the problem is given,…

This report examines State level strategies designed to promote local desegregation efforts as reflected in pupil reassignment plans, housing desegregation, community involvement, and changes within schools. The case histories and results of successful desegregation litigation in thirteen States are discussed. Also presented are the following task…

This volume presents a review of the qualitative literature pertaining to desegregation strategies and outcomes, and school characteristics. The review was based on the following objectives of desegregation policy: elimination of racial isolation; improvement of racial relations and academic achievement; promotion of positive community attitudes;…

The history of school desegregation in Prince George's County from 1953-1973 is documented in this report, presenting a detailed chronology and analysis of the forces and figures that affect realization of children's constitutional rights. Chapters include: an overview of Prince George's County, a racial profile of the schools 1953-64, HEW's…