Outlines some equity problems still existing in the cultural thrust of the public school curriculum and instructional materials, discusses the political context of materials and curriculum selection, and proposes some strategies for resolution of curriculum and instructional materials problems. Equity must become the political will of the American…

Evaluates the measurement equivalence of an English-language version of the Trier Personality Inventory, using statistical methods based on item response theory to identify items displaying differential item functioning (DIF). Results with 295 U.S. and 213 West German undergraduates and 203 U.S. college students indicate significant agreement in…

A survey of master's students from 54 accredited library schools reveals that location and flexible scheduling were the prevailing reasons for the selection of a library program. Faculty, quality of programs, financial support, and costs were shown to be less important overall. (nine references) (EA)

Describes how urban universities can strengthen their linkage with culturally diverse communities and contribute to the health of local neighborhoods. Increased dialog and coordination of efforts can result from community outreach, university examples of diversity, and the support of research on multicultural issues. (SLD)

Explored demographic characteristics and retention status of kindergarten children and curricular practices of kindergarten teachers. Retained children appeared to come from low-income, female-headed households; had no preschool experience; and were disproportionately from ethnic and language minorities. Teachers from high-retaining school sites…

D. M. Stewart draws no implications for connecting African history and culture to academic achievement. Racism continues to exist; and only education that leads to cultural liberation, political solidarity, and economic strengths will prevail against it. Howard University must see itself as a center for academic and cultural excellence. (SLD)

Explores income inequality during declining African-American employment, examines current welfare systems, and suggests ways to improve the economic disadvantages of minority groups. Letting markets work can improve the economic status of African Americans. The present dual African-American economy, a market economy and an entitlement economy, is…

Joining instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL), job skills, and workplace orientation is the quickest and most effective way of preparing immigrants for success in the job market. Recommends training ESL teachers to link language instruction with instruction in the cultural or behavioral context of the workplace. (SLD)

Performance of students of different ethnic backgrounds was studied as they progressed through a traditional academic curriculum. Data from 328 male and 304 female graduates of a Hawaiian laboratory school between 1975 and 1986 demonstrate familiar patterns of ethnic differences in school achievement. Implications for multiethnic societies are…

Examines views expressed in "Godey's Lady's Book," a U.S. nineteenth-century women's magazine, about the role of music and music instruction. Ideologies, biases, and controversies were expressed in the magazine. Comments that music instruction and decisions about who should receive musical training was highly controversial. Identifies…

In a survey of urban university students, ways of financing college (working, part-time attendance, residence with parents, and financial aid) were related to background variables (parent education, race/ethnicity, and high school grades) and to outcome variables. Among findings were that significant sex differences existed in effects of residence…

A total of 318 students in preschool, kindergarten and first grade used the Primary Grade Pupil Report to report on their teachers. Preschool students' reports on teachers were more negative than those of kindergarten and first grade students. Factor analysis identified different significant factors for the two groups. (Author/BB)

A national study examined sex differences in rates of academic promotion and appointment to administrative posts in dental schools since 1985 by looking at promotion rates of faculty who were assistant professors in 1985 and faculty who were associate professors in 1985, and promotions to dean, program director, and department head. (MSE)

Discusses "Information Power" and its effects on school libraries. Topics discussed include social changes and cultural diversity; technological changes; networking and resource sharing; the access, evaluation, and use of information; partnerships between librarians, principals, and teachers; flexible scheduling; and statistics for…

Reports on a study of Russian stereotypes of among 1,486 students and 707 instructors in 30 higher education institutions in Russia and former republics of the Soviet Union. Finds that two-thirds of respondents have anxiety feelings caused by knowledge or fear of interethnic conflict. (CFR)