The 17 papers in this volume are products of a study group on the education of African Americans that was part of a national project, "The Assessment of the Status of African-Americans." The volume takes a comprehensive look at the education of African Americans, specifically early childhood through postsecondary education, and relevant public policy issues since 1940. The focus is on the known status of African American education and the factors that must be considered to develop educational strategies, evaluate programs, and improve policy. The following papers are included: (1) "The Civil Rights Movement and Educational Change" (M. Weinberg); (2) "The Social and Historical Context: A Case Study of Philanthropic Assistance" (C. V. Willie); (3) "School Desegregation since Gunar Myrdal's 'American Dilemma'" (R. A. Dentler); (4) "The Future of School Desegregation" (C. V. Willie); (5) "Meeting the Needs of Black Children in Public Schools: A School Reform Challenge" (J. P. Comer and N. M. Haynes); (6) "School Improvement among Blacks: Implications for Excellence and Equity" (F. C. Jones-Wilson); (7) "Counseling and Guidance of Black and Other Minority Children in Public Schools" (C. E. Flowers); (8) "Blacks in College" (A. M. Garibaldi); (9) "The Road Taken: Minorities and Proprietary Schools" (R. Rothman); (10) "Graduate and Professional Education for Blacks" (J. E. Blackwell); (11) "Systemwide Title VI Regulation of Higher Education, 1968-88: Implications for Increased Minority Participation" (J. B. Williams); (12) "Black Participation and Performance in Science, Mathematics, and Technical Education" (W. Pearson, Jr.); (13) "Social Studies, Ethnic Diversity, and Social Change" (J. A. Banks); (14) "Abating the Shortage of Black Teachers" (A. M. Garibaldi); (15) "The Field and Function of Black Studies" (J. B. Stewart); (16) "The Role of the University in Racial Violence on Campus" (W. L. Reed); and (17) "Summary and Recommendations" (C. V. Willie). An appendix lists study group members and contributors. (SLD)