The central hypothesis of this paper is that the more a Black residential area resembles what is described as a "streetcorner district," the more likely its residents will view the wider society as "normless." (Author/EB)

Aerospace education is eminently suited to provide a framework for multicultural education. Effective programs accommodating minorities' frames of reference to the rapidly developing disciplines of aerospace studies have been developed. (RE)

In discussing the curricular needs of the United Kingdom's immigrant minority children, the author analyzes various social accommodation models (melting post, cultural pluralist, multicultural) and proposes a "human rights" model of education, with curricular adaptation to specific minority problems: identity conflicts, communication…

Notes prevailing racial standards in employment, health care, income security, and education. Discusses continuing segregation in schools and housing. Suggests that the elements of Humanism provide practical solutions for this dilemma. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)

Describes an empirical association between the ethnic homogeneity or heterogeneity of an individual's network of primary relations and his or her attitudes toward free speech and child rearing. (RL)

Factors involved in the determination of White attitudes toward busing are discussed. The term White flight is considered a euphemism for the process in which the responsibility for housing discrimination is shifted from the structure of the capitalist system to White community residents. (RLV)

The author suggests that community education can serve as society's adaptive response to rapid social change and increased cultural pluralism by becoming a means for community reintegration and continuity where elders and young alike can serve both as teachers and learners. Part of a theme issue on community education. (Editor)

Results of this study indicate that programs designed to break down the barriers to cross-sex and cross-race association could be a powerful approach to increasing positive social interaction in the classroom. (MM)

Author states that enactment of the All Handicapped Children Act "...will bring schools closer to the principles of democracy on which the nation was founded...", in that the practice of treating handicapped persons as second-class citizens will be abolished. Provisions of the bill are discussed in detail. (Author/RW)

Offers a rationale for social skills instruction and integration for students with, or at risk for, learning and behavior problems. It examines the social skills needed in various settings and describes a three-step process for integrating academic content with social skill development. (DB)

Examination of effects of students with disabilities (N=614) on group cooperation in 3,731 grade-five groups that were completing group science projects found that most integrated groups functioned like groups with all general education students but that groups with students having behavioral disorders or mental impairments had less participation…

Dropout, migrant, ethnic minority youth attended General Educational Development (GED) programs and/or one of four sociocultural transition programs: Foxfire, computer practicum, employment competency, or peer mentoring. Compared to controls or GED-only groups, transition participants showed significantly higher achievement, especially students…

This article describes the New Challenge Program at the University of Texas, which provides enrichment experiences for 125 students yearly in grades K-12, many of whom are Mexican Americans and economically disadvantaged. Students choose courses fostering creativity or special areas of interest taught by experts selected and trained by program…

Comparison of 20 socially accepted and 20 socially rejected intermediate grade students with mental retardation in regular class settings found accepted children displayed a higher level of social behavior and a lower level of sensitive-isolated behavior. Accepted children chose friendly-submissive (rather than friendly-assertive) goals and a low…

This paper defines natural workplace supports for individuals with severe disabilities and proposes a working model for future research and practice. Emphasis is placed on natural supports as an outcome of successful employment rather than a distinct model for support and as a contributing factor to the quality of life. (Author/CR)