Educating a new majority: transforming America's educational system for diversity

Foreword An Educational System in Crisis - L. Randon & R. Hope CURRENT CHALLENGES TO MINORITY EDUCATION IN THE TWERNTY-FIRST CENTURY Education, the Economy, and Tomorrow's Workforce - R. Marshall & R. Glover Ending the Crisis in the K12 System - J. Cardenas Responding to the New Demographics in Higher Education - S. Brown Changing State and Federal Roles in Improving Minority Education - D. Matthews RESTRUCTURING SCHOOLS TO FOSTER MINORITY STUDENT SUCCESS Understanding the Need for Restructuring - R. Johnson Promoting Effective Teaching for Diversity - V. Jones & R. Clemson Developing Alternatives to Tracking and Grading - J. Oakes & M. Lipton Strengthening Mathematics Education: Critical Skills for the New Majority - B. Anderson Involving Parents and Communities in School Reform - E. Triana & S. Malcom Indian Nations at Risk: An Educational Strategy for Action - W. Demmert REFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION Reflecting Inclusiveness in the College Curriculum - M. Garcia & D. Smith Closing the Gap Between Two- and Four-Year Institutions - L. Randon & H. Garza Developing a Pipeline Recruitment Program for Minority Faculty - L. Maldonado & C. Willie Ensuring Campus Climates That Embrace Diversity - S. Harris & M. Nettles Expanding External Support for At-Risk Students - L. Zwerling Revitalizing Minority Colleges and Universities - R. Hope LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES FOR EDUCATING A NEW MAJORITY Creating Schools for All Learners - T. Cipollone, et al Creating a New Kind of Leadership for Campus Diversity - B. Ramirez Educating a New Majority: Mandate for the New Century - R. Hope & L. Randon.