Dear EdEquity members:
A few and helpful resources special the call for papers on special
education and the National Day for Action for Racial Justice in School
scheduled for October 30. Enjoy the readings and share with colleagues.
A Call for Papers.
Academic Exchange Quarterly is seeking manuscripts for its issue focusing
on special education.
Topic: Special Education: Issues and Trends
Submission Deadline: January 2, 2002
Submit to: rapidintellect@yahoo.com
Academic Exchange Quarterly, a double-blind-peer-reviewed journal, welcomes
research, commentary, and other manuscripts that contribute to effective
instruction and learning regardless of level or subject. Articles
published
in AEQ will be eligible to be included in AEQ's 2002 or 2003 book.
Text Layout: Manuscripts must be between 300 and 3000 words. Please avoid
running head, double spacing, author's information at the end of the
article, pagination, and footnotes. All text should be left-aligned,
unjustified, single line, and in uniform font. Bold and italics may be
used. Title page (first page) must include: author's name, e-mail and
postal addresses, school affiliation, a two-line academic bio, and less
than
ten-line abstract. Include any tables or graphics in a separate
attachment.
Questions? Contact Subject Editors Dr. Tamarah Ashton at
tamarah.ashton@csun.edu or Dr. Melinda Pierson at mrpierson@csupomona.edu.
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DISABILITIES:
* LDRC is Here!
The LDRC (Learning Disabilities Resource Community) is an online
meeting place where visitors can gain knowledge about learning
disabilities, and educators can discover new teaching
and educational tools for the classroom. By sharing information
and experiences, members of the LDRC contribute to a greater
understanding
of the "hidden disability". To find out how you can become a member, visit
LDRC at: http://www.ldrc.ca
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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation
is now accepting applications to its Selected Professions Fellowships
Program for the 2002-03 academic year. This program provides direct
financial assistance to women pursuing graduate degrees in designated
science, technology, and first-professional programs.
Designated fields of study currently include architecture, engineering,
computer science, mathematics, statistics, law, medicine, and business
administration. Awards are generally made for the final year of study.
However, women in engineering master's and general medical programs can
apply for assistance at other stages of their study.
The awards range from $5,000-$20,000 can be used for educational and living
expenses.For additional information or an application, please visit the
program
webpage at:www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra/selectprof.html.
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FILMS
A series of 5 short videos present American Indian women's stories in their
own words and in their own voices:
Big Sister, Little Sister: American Indian Women's Stories
Her Mother Before Her: American Indian Women's Stories of Their Mothers &
Grandmothers
Mountain Wolf Woman, 1884-1960
Sisters & Friends: American Indian Women's Stories
Winnebago Women: Songs & Stories
All are available from:
Her Own Words
Jocelyn Riley, Producer
PO Box 5264
Madison WI 53705-0264
608-271-7083
website: herownwords.com
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National Day of Action for Racial Justice in Schools
On October 30th, 2001, ERASE (Expose Racism and Advance School Excellence)
will be coordinating a day for organizations around the country to focus
public attention on racial inequality in our public education system and to
call for equitable school
reforms. ERASE works to counteract school policy trends and spending
priorities that fail to address widespread racial inequalities in our
schools and to address ineffective and punitive policies that detract
attention and resources from positive reforms that have demonstrated
improvements in educational excellence and equity.
Community-based organizations and educators are i invited to participate in
the October 30th event.Information and an online Action Kit are available
at: http://www.arc.org/erase/dayofaction/main.html
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REPORTS;
1)Online Learning: Third Shift: Women Learning Online
Through distance education, technology offers new opportunities for many
women to achieve educational goals. This report explores why women pursue
education: how they balance work , family and education: and what would
make distance learning easier for them, and makes recommendations for
improvements. 80 pages/2001. For more information on this series please
contact: www.aauw.org or 800-326-2289
2)Report on African-Americans and the Internet
Download a free Pew Internet Project report on African-Americans
and the internet at
http://www.pewinternet.org/reports/toc.asp?Report=25
This report also speaks of gender differences between African-
American females and males. 61% of African-American internet
users are female. Thanks to Shireen Mitchell, Director - Digital Sisters,
Inc. for the tip.
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Publications on Migrant, Mexican American, and American
Indian/Alaskan Native Education (From NCBE list-serv)
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small
Schools has several publications that may be of
interest. A sample of titles includes:
* Career and Academic Guidance for American Indian
and Alaskan Native Youth, by C.L. Shituva, 2001
* Involving Migrant Families in Education, by Y.G.
Martinez and J.A. Velasquez, 2000
* Latinos in Postsecondary Education: Institutional
Influences, by C. Nevarez, 2001
* Promoting Reading Among Mexican American Children,
by Y.I. Murray and J. Velasquez, 1999
* Standards-Based Reform and American Indian/Alaskan
Native Education, by S. Fox, 2001
All of these publications are free and available for
downloading at:http://www.ael.org/eric
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SCHOLARSHIPS;
1)High School Scholarship Program:
The High School Scholarship Program is available to graduating high school
seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). Students must have
definite plans of attending college or university the following fall
semester after graduation. This program is restricted by participating area
and eligible major. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited
college or university to receive their scholarship. Please contact HSF for
more information. Applications are available at www.hsf.net
2)Gates Millennium Scholars Program:
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is available to graduating high
school seniors. It provides substantial scholarship awards to exceptional
high school seniors for study at the college of their choice. More
information can be found at www.gmsp.org. Eligible applicants must have a
minimum of 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant
financial need. The application period generally begins in October and
closes around the 1(superscript: st) of February.
3)Please note: Applications may also be obtained by mailing a self
addressed stamped envelope to HSF. HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND, 1 Sansome
Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104. 877-HSF-INFO Please visit us
at www.hsf.net
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WEBSITES:
Below are three Websites containing information related to civil rights,
ethnic heritage and history.
1)MULTICULTURAL FAMILYEyes of Glory An account of over two hundred years of
an African and Jewish American family. Their history includes living and
prospering during the American Revolution era New England through the Civil
War era Richmond, Virginia and up to early 20th century Harlem, New York.
Their story demonstrates that multiculturalism as an unique American
strength has existed since the founding of this great nation.
http://www.eyesofglory.com/mainframe.htm
2) Powerful Days in Black and White A compilation of black and white
photographs by photographer Charles Moore. Moore's images demonstrate how
photography set the stage for and forwarded the cause of the American civil
rights movement.
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/moore/mooreIndex.shtml
3) Legends of The Game
Historic facts about the players from the Negro League Lineup. Includes
facts on the teams each individual played for and what they were best known
for. A good site for baseball and sports history fans.
http://www.bowood.com/PREVIEW/legends.html
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