A description of the effects of rejected minority status on the stability of the black family unit and the consequent personality distortions of black children. (EH)

This paper provides a critical analysis of the role of the courts in providing Black children with a quality education, along with an overview of educational policy and some suggested strategies that will result in positive changes. (Author/AM)

Identifying the factors that seem to influence the academic success of black children in elementary and secondary schools is the purpose of this review. (Author/AM)

Early studies generally concluded that Blacks had negative self-concepts. Later studies, however, reached different conclusions. A review of this literature may aid the professional educator in planning intervention strategies. (Author/EB)

Notes that black children who find themselves too often among unwelcoming and uncaring adults and hostile institutions need all the developmental freedom they can muster to build muscle necessary for encountering the very white society in which we live. (Author/AM)

Considers the potential impact of black revolutionary nationalism--cultural and military--upon the social patterns of black people, arguing that a racial, cultural, and military approach through black organizations with a highly developed system of communications holds the key to black salvation in America. (Author/JM)

Briefly describes society's perception of black children, black adults' responsibility for black children, and problems encountered in attempting to liberate the black child, asserting that white society has ill-defined and mis-educated the public irrespective of blacks' counter reactions. (Author/JM)

The stated purpose of this discussion is to examine the rationale of the language cognitive deficit model used to describe the educationally disadvantaged black -- a model which assumes that Black English lacks the organization and logic characterizing Standard Spoken English -- and to argue that the model is irrelevant to both educational…

Comments on an article by Nelms and Pentecoste in which the authors argue, based on their research, that there is a self-perpetuating subculture of the unemployed in the Black community. Disagrees with the study's methodology, especially with the means of assigning individuals to the study sample sets. (AOS)

The authors respond to Ruppert's criticism of their earlier article assessing the effectiveness of the "Labor Market Orientation Program. " (GC)

A court order banned the use of standardized I.Q. tests in California because they disproportionately assigned Black and other minority children to special education programs. Nonbiased assessments of cognitive behavior were implemented. They emphasize processes rather than products of learning. The number of minorities in special education has…

Examines theories of career development and vocational choice and discusses implications for the related functions of career education and guidance of Black youths. Urges that career education for Black children systematically counter environmentally fostered negative development in the affective domain. (RDN)

Summarizes the literature on the adverse effect of environmental deprivation on Black children, especially during preschool years. Describes the author's study which suggests a relationship between a child's experiences at home and his/her ability to be familiar with common material which forms the experiential core of school activities. (RDN)

Reviews some of the possible causes for the current crisis among African-American males, including a crisis of faith in education and problems with public schools. Discusses possible strategies for improvement: whole community response, successful programs, renewed faith in education, and national forums. (JB)

Examines problems that afflict African-American males in education. Looks at the current suggestion that separate education for African-American males may be a solution. Argues that separation is not the answer because of a historical legacy of separation. Suggests alternatives including after-school and weekend all-male clubs and activities. (JB)