Racial Inequity in Special Education
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Racial inequities pervade special education in U.S. schools today. Minority children--especially African Americans--are far more likely than white children to be designated mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed and therefore in need of special education. Even when appropriately placed in special education classes, minority children often receive poorer services than white children with disabilities. An illuminating account of a widespread problem that has received little attention, Racial Inequity in Education sets the stage for a more fruitful discussion about special education and…mehr

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Racial inequities pervade special education in U.S. schools today. Minority children--especially African Americans--are far more likely than white children to be designated mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed and therefore in need of special education. Even when appropriately placed in special education classes, minority children often receive poorer services than white children with disabilities. An illuminating account of a widespread problem that has received little attention, Racial Inequity in Education sets the stage for a more fruitful discussion about special education and racial justice--a discussion that aims to advance racial equity in both special and general education. "The findings of Racial Inequity in Special Education indicate a trend with chilling implications for our education system. The overidentification of minority students in special education and the subsequent isolation, stigmatization, and inferior treatment they receive reconfirms the notion that education in America falls short of offering a level playing field for all. By compiling this body of valuable scholarship, Losen and Orfield have unearthed the contours of the problem as well as promising blueprints for resolving it." -- U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah (D-PA) "Meant to address the special needs of children with disabilities, federal and state special education laws have produced troubling racial results. This book's vital evidence and thoughtful recommendations can restore the vision of equality that should guide appropriate schooling for all children." -- Martha Minow, Professor of Law, Harvard University Edited by Daniel J. Losen and Gary Orfield
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Edited by Daniel J. Losen and Gary Orfield