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The Encyclopedia of African American Education covers educational institutions at every level, from preschool through graduate and professional training, with special attention thistorically black and predominantly black colleges and universities Other entries cover individuals, organizations, associations, and publications that have had a significant impact on African American education The Encyclopedia alspresents information on public policy affecting the education of African Americans, including both court decisions and legislation It includes a discussion of curriculum, concepts, theories, and alternative models of education, and addresses the topics of gender and sexual orientation, religion, and the media The Encyclopedia alsincludes a Readers Guide, provided thelp readers find entries on related topics It classifies entries in sixteen categories: Alternative Educational Models Associations and Organizations Biographies Collegiate Education Curriculum Economics Gender Graduate and Professional Education Historically Black Colleges and Universities Legal Cases Pre-Collegiate Education Psychology and Human Development Public Policy Publications Religious Institutions SegregationDesegregation Some entries appear in more than one category This two-volume reference work will be an invaluable resource not only for educators and students but for all readers whseek an understanding of African American education both historically and in the 21st century
