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Publication Date: 1984
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Jesse Jackson and Urban School Reform: A Follow-Up.
Eaton, William; Hawkins, Wes
Urban Education, v19 n2 p99-114 Jul 1984
Outlines the history of the Reverend Jesse Jackson's involvement in urban school reform and focuses particularly on Project PUSH-EXCEL: his positive self-image program for Black children. Reviews negative criticisms that have been made against Jackson but concludes that his efforts are both positive and necessary. (KH)
Descriptors: Black Leadership, Black Organizations, Black Youth, Educational Objectives, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Political Influences, Program Effectiveness, Racial Attitudes, School Community Relationship, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation
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Language: English
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