This article examines a therapeutic community for the rehabilitation of drug addicts run by Marathon House, Inc. (Editor)

Problems confronting students of black history are discussed and skills to assist graduate students to overcome these difficulties are suggested. The importance is stressed of mastering techniques of archaeology, oral history, linguistics, anthropology, and sociology for the solution of these problems. (EH)

An exploration of the educational value of the American slave narrative, offering suggestions as to how these materials can be integrated with a variety of classroom activities--music, art, writing, debate, dramatization and dance. (EH)

A survey of the attitudes of 90 black high school students toward their school and its white counterpart points toward the significance of prior knowledge of black student experiences at the white high school as an explanatory variable for the failure of blacks, in substantial numbers, to choose to attend formerly all-white schools in…

The use of placement tests can discriminate against people with linguistic styles differing from the population used to norm the test, resulting in significantly lessening both achievement and expectations for many people. (EH)

Presents a theoretical framework for analyzing minority students' school failure and the relative lack of success of previous attempts at educational reform, such as compensatory education and bilingual education. The author suggests that these attempts have been unsuccessful because they have not altered significantly the relationships between…

Differences were investigated in perception of Black and White school psychologists regarding their professional role(s). Both gave a high rating to testing and assessment; Whites were less concerned than Blacks with reaching school objectives and identifying with other professionals on the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) team. (CJM)

Evaluated impact of using English, the "Mother Tongue" (Yoruba), or a structural bilingual mix of English and Yoruba in classroom communication. Found little difference in frequency of teaching behavior patterns, although in some instances teachers speaking Yoruba were more active. (CJM)

Discusses bias in intelligence testing and the misuse of intelligence tests scores. Suggests that use of such tests be limited or supported by other modes of evaluation. (CJM)

Examined differences in amount of Black representation on Southern school boards when one or more objections to electoral district changes have been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Section Five of the Voting Rights Act. Found that demographic and social data do not explain DOJ objections filed against the boards. (CJM)

Discusses development of creative performance routines by Black university marching bands in the 1950s and 1960s and the negative impact of desegregation on these bands. Deplores new emphasis on entertainment rather than musical education and creativity and calls for reexamination of Black university band programs. (CJM)

Introduces special issue (with same title) designed to demonstrate how Blacks and whites, as allies, used 'tongue, pen, and participation' (social, political, religious, economic, judicial) to protest conditions such as discrimination, inequality, and segregation. Also gives broad overview of Black involvement in the antislavery movement. (CMG)

Analyzes the rhetorical mode of the civil rights movement and gives some attention to the problematic convergence of white and Black progressive writers. Focuses on two recurring metaphors used to describe the condition of Blacks: invisibility and Black Power. (KH)

The nature of legal argument, including judicial decisions, puts severe limits on the educational advances that can be expected by Black Americans through litigation. The Brown decision, for example, has been a mixed blessing, and the Bakke case shows that the Court is unwilling to support a class-based remedy for discrimination. (KH)

Contains five essays and editorial on the theme of Black/white alliances, 1941-1983. Topics discussed include a look back at slavery, rhetorical alliances in the Civil Rights era, how the nature of legal arguments limits Black educational advancement, political alliances, and religious alliances. (CMG)