Condensed from "CBE Bulletin, Volume 13 (December 1968), 1-5, published by the Council for Basic Education, Washington, D.C.

THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS WERE REVIEWED. THE AVERAGE LIFE SPAN WAS FOUND TO BE NOT MORE THAN 41 YEARS, AND A CIRCLE OF POVERTY, DISEASE, AND DEPRESSION WAS DISCOVERED. THE SCHOOLING OF INDIAN CHILDREN PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN THEIR EVENTUAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISINTEGRATION. THE LACK OF INITIATIVE ON THE PART OF…

A PROGRESS REPORT OF THE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF VALUE SYSTEMS UPON SCHOOL LEARNING AMONG GHETTO CLUB MEMBERS IS PRESENTED. STREET GROUP MEMBERS CONSIDERED SCHOOL LEARNING IRRELEVANT TO PRESTIGE WITHIN THE GROUP. THEY WERE CONCERNED WITH TOUGHNESS, SMARTNESS, TROUBLE, EXCITEMENT, AUTONOMY, AND FATE. FULL…

This study examines the question: does location within a metropolitan area have a major effect on the employment, unemployment, hours of work, occupation and earnings of poverty area residents? If so, how does this effect differ among various population groups and can the nature and magnitude of these effects among the different groups be…

A study of the social origins, attitudes, and anticipated practice settings of black and white recruits to the physician's assistant occupation is reported. Various social attitudes, motivations, and differences in desire to practice in ghetto areas provide support for affirmative action policies in dealing with health manpower needs of medically…

Experiences at a junior high school in the ghetto are recounted by a former teacher there to illustrate how the principalship became the focus of a highly personalized power system. (GW)

This case study of an inner city youth's efforts to become a world-class boxer presents an opportunity for professional counselors and career specialists to gain insight into the arduous process of transforming initial abilities into a mature expression of individual excellence. (Author/ABB)

Describes the organization, membership, and the rise and the rapid demise of the Black Crusaders, an organization of militant young ghetto dwellers, during the period of their brief lifespan--August 1968 to January 1969.

Summarizes the history and outcomes of the half-century of militant political struggle of the burakumin (or outcastes) for governmental, educational and economic programs to improve ghetto conditions and assimilate the burakumin into the mainstream of Japanese life. (Author/JM)

Suggests that the major determinant of ghetto behavior and social organization is the relationship between the local population and higher level institutions; explores the failure of an organization in a ghetto area set up to destroy abandoned houses. (Author/JM)

Describes the development of a career as a drug dealer of a black ghetto-raised youth, including the changing perspective in which he orients himself with reference to others, and the patterned sequence of social positions he came to occupy. (Author/JM)

Argues that it is imperative to develop very early in an inner city child's education those physical skills that have a high potential for carry-on and carry-over value that these students can utilize during their leisure time; that if these skills are neglected to be taught, there is every possibility that the child will never be exposed to them…

This article describes alternatives currently being proposed by some Federal Congressional and Administration officials in response to growing dissatisfaction with the efforts of public schools in aiding educationally disadvantaged children. Legislation is being readied that would let private companies tackle the problem. (JH)

Urban education needs can be met if principals accept leadership responsibility and promote school community involvement. (MF)