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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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All Things to All People: Special Circumstances Influencing the Performance of African American Superintendents
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Hunter, Richard C.; Donahoo, Saran – Education and Urban Society, 2005
When confronted with the problems of urban school districts, such as an ever-increasing achievement gap, the underfunding of school districts, increased shortages of qualified teachers, greater emphasis on accountability, and the loss of public confidence, African American superintendents have considerable difficulty leading their school…
Descriptors: Superintendents, School Districts, Racial Composition, Job Performance
All Things to All People. Special Circumstances Influencing the Performance of African American Superintendents
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Hunter, Richard C.; Donahoo, Saran – Education and Urban Society, 2005
When confronted with the problems of urban school districts, such as an ever-increasing achievement gap, the underfunding of school districts, increased shortages of qualified teachers, greater emphasis on accountability, and the loss of public confidence, African American superintendents have considerable difficulty leading their school…
Descriptors: Superintendents, School Districts, Racial Composition, Job Performance
The Implementation of Brown in Achieving Unitary Status
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Hunter, Richard C.; Donahoo, Saran – Education and Urban Society, 2004
Commemorating and reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in "Brown v. Board of Education," this article reexamines their impact on school desegregation efforts. Specifically, this article traces the history of the Supreme Court's rulings in cases focused on outlining and clarifying the proper implementation of the…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), School Desegregation, Court Litigation, Desegregation Litigation
The Nature of Urban School Politics after Brown: The Need for New Political Knowledge, Leadership, and Organizational Skills.
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Hunter, Richard C.; Donahoo, Saran – Education and Urban Society, 2003
Discusses the political nature of urban school districts, the job of urban school superintendents, and the continuing impact of Brown v. Board of Education. Examines demographic changes experienced in many urban areas since Brown; highlights the impact of white flight, federal and state education policy, and school takeovers on urban districts;…
Descriptors: Black Students, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Role