Author: A.D. Powell
A Liberal Professor Fights a Label
A Liberal Professor Fights a Label A faculty member accused of bias takes on students and a conservative group The Chronicle of Higher Education By JENNIFER JACOBSON Oneida J. Meranto did something this semester...
Empty Maternity Wards Imperil a Dwindling Germany
Empty Maternity Wards Imperil a Dwindling Germany The New York Times November 18, 2004 By MARK LANDLER FRANKFURT, Nov. 17 – It is a typical night in the maternity ward of this citys second...
Closing the Gap
John Ogbu’s explanation is still the one that makes sense. Ferguson still cannot explain how Asian immigrants (who also lack networks with “whites”) totally outshine your average black students. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/printout/0,8816,1101041129-785346-1,00.html
Islam in Europe
EU officials implore new immigrants to learn ‘European values’ European Union justice and interior ministers agreed Friday that new immigrants to the 25-nation bloc should be required to learn local languages, and to adhere...
Trustees argue over collecting race statistics
Trustees argue over collecting race statistics Motion introduced after staff report showed 11,000 students falling behind By CAROLINE ALPHONSO EDUCATION REPORTER; With a report from Margaret Philp UPDATED AT 3:58 PM EST Thursday, Nov...
Not as simple as black and white
Not as simple as black and white Sunday, November 21, 2004 By ELIZABETH LLORENTE STAFF WRITER Jonathan Jungblut might be standing in a bodega checkout line. Or waiting to use an ATM. Or chatting...