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Direct linkThro, William E.; Russo, Charles J. – Education and Urban Society, 2009
In "Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1," a highly contentious and divided Supreme Court invalidated race-conscious admissions plans in two urban school systems, Seattle and Louisville. As such, "Parents Involved" was the latest chapter in the Court's almost 40-year history of reaching mixed results in such…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Community Schools, Affirmative Action, School Districts
Peer reviewedRusso, Charles J.; Massucci, Joseph D. – Education and Urban Society, 1999
Examines the legal issues that may have impacts on charter schools. Considers the results of a study of the impact of charter school laws on urban schools (E. Rofes, 1998). Questions whether charter schools are public institutions and examines the key constitutional issues they face. Also reflects on labor issues and dealing with teachers' unions.…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Constitutional Law, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedRusso, Charles J.; Cooper, Bruce S. – Education and Urban Society, 1999
Explores "alternative delivery systems" in inner-city education, the variety of programs and schools available to children being educated in the urban centers. Traces the origins of the problems of urban schools, describes the articles of this special issue, and identifies themes that emerge in attempts to solve urban school problems. Contains 18…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, Inner City
Peer reviewedBrown, Frank; Russo, Charles J. – Education and Urban Society, 1999
Discusses the history of single-sex schools and analyzes the legal status of these schools, reviewing constitutional dimensions of gender-based discrimination and the leading cases that have been litigated on these issues. Offers reflections on why single-sex schools are not likely to hold a major place in the future of urban U.S. public schools.…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational History, Futures (of Society), Legal Problems
Peer reviewedRusso, Charles J.; Talbert-Johnson, Carolyn – Education and Urban Society, 1997
Reviews the historical background of special education as a major factor in the placement of many children with disabilities, and examines data that reveal a disproportionately large number of students in these programs are children of color. Suggestions are offered to help lead to a more equitable placement of all children in appropriate…
Descriptors: Blacks, Educational Change, Instructional Improvement, Minority Groups
Peer reviewedRusso, Charles J.; And Others – Education and Urban Society, 1995
Discusses the legal issues related to privatization. States with "charter" schools have not established guidelines for local school districts entering into privatization contracts for services. It is argued that public schools operate under state law, and therefore, vendors operating under state law become de facto public companies, making the…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
