Education Do you believe that children are our future? So does ARC. Unfortunately, our education system is a disservice to people of color, denying them adequate knowledge and skills for a 21st
century job market.
The following resources illustrate the importance of closing the gap on racial disparities in education and provides important information for exposing the inequities that afflict U.S. public schools.
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April 14, 2006
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Testing, Tracking, and Students of Color in U.S Public Schools. © Applied Research Center, February 1999. Principal Researchers: Rebecca Gordon & Libero Della Piana. Additional research by: Phyllida Burlingame, Akilah Monifa & Oliver Wan.
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April 13, 2006
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This may seem like a question with an obvious answer, but not all countries have free public schools. In many countries, people have to pay to send their kids to school not only to college, but to high school and even grade school. |
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An Examination of Racial Discrimination in U.S. Public Schools. © Applied Research Center, March 2000. Principal Researchers: Rebecca Gordon, Libero Della Piana, & Terry Keleher. |
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October 14, 2003
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By Mattie Weiss. Excerpted from the Introduction: In Chicago, African American youth actively support the rights of undocumented students, while Latino students join Black youth in their fight against racial profiling. |
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August 14, 2003
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A Guide for Journalists. The print edition of this publication is SOLD OUT. To download this report in PDF format, complete the form on this page. |
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Complete text of ad placed in the New York Times by the Applied Research Center on February 24, 1999 |
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April 13, 2006
Standards for Excellence and Equity in Public Education. Public education doesn’t need politically inspired gimmicks like exit exams or vouchers.
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April 13, 2006
Media Advisory. A National Conference to Expose Racism and Advance School Excellence. Contact: Andre Banks , (917)456-7759 (cell).
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April 13, 2006
A National Day of Action for Racial Justice Sets Stage for Report on Policies that Discriminate Against Students of Color. October 30, 2001. Media Contact: Andre Banks , (917) 456-7759 cell.
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News Release. October 10, 2000. Media Contact: Andre Banks , (917) 456-7759 cell. |
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Study Finds Exit Exams Promote Racially Biased Outcomes. February 22, 1999. Media Contact: Andre Banks (917) 456-7759 cell. |
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