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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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Garrison-Wade, Dorothy F.; Diggs, Gregory A.; Estrada, Diane; Galindo, Rene – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2012
This article highlights some of the obstacles facing tenure-track faculty of color in academia. Through the perspective of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and by using a counterstories method, four faculty of color share their experiences as they explore diversity issues through engaging in a 1-year self-study. Findings of this qualitative study…
Descriptors: Tenure, College Faculty, Barriers, Higher Education
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Sampson, Darlene; Garrison-Wade, Dorothy F. – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2011
Despite the laudable intent of various educational initiatives in raising the achievement level of all children, limited progress has been made. In an effort to diminish the achievement gap of students of color, some researchers have examined the cultural relevancy of the curriculum in promoting student achievement. The purpose of this mixed…
Descriptors: Caring, Achievement Gap, African American Students, Field Trips
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Diggs, Gregory A.; Garrison-Wade, Dorothy F.; Estrada, Diane; Galindo, Rene – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2009
Through a comprehensive literature review, this article identifies and discusses barriers to recruitment and retention of faculty of color. Marginalization, racism and sexism manifested as unintended barriers are presented as a few of the barriers faculty of color face in successfully navigating the tenure process. Informed by this literature…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Minority Groups, Tenure, Experience