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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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African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development
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DeCuir-Gunby, Jessica T.; Martin, Pamela P.; Cooper, Shauna M. – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2012
Although much research has focused on the public school experiences of African American students, few studies exist that explore their race-related experiences within an independent, private school context. Studies have suggested that, while private, independent schools may elevate the quality of African American students' education, many of these…
Descriptors: African American Students, Race, Private Schools, Racial Identification
African American Educators' Perspectives on the Advanced Placement Opportunity Gap
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Taliaferro, Jocelyn DeVance; DeCuir-Gunby, Jessica T. – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2008
This study examines perspectives of educators on the advanced placement opportunity gap for African American students. Using interviews with 11 educators from 10 high schools, we explored their perceptions regarding the impact of a local academic achievement program on the enrollment of African American students in honors and advanced placement…
Descriptors: African American Students, Advanced Placement, Academic Achievement, Educational Environment