Erica Jacobs: Minority achievement a many-layered thing

Published April 17, 2006 4:00am ET



In 20 years, high schools may be as innovative as colleges in offering courses in

African-American or women’s studies. But for now, teachers still gravitate to the lesson plans outlining the five-paragraph essay [how many five-paragraph essays have you seen in the real world?] and grammar worksheets.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.