Blacks, Whites Still View Public Education Differently Says Joint Center Poll

5/7/2003

From: Liselle Yorke of the Joint Center, 202-789-6366, e-mail: lyorke@jointcenter.org

News Advisory:

WHAT:

Forty-nine years after the historic passage of Brown v. Board of Education, which outlawed segregation in public schools, a poll by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies shows that blacks and whites still see differences in their children's educational opportunities. The findings, which will be released at a press briefing, show that black support for vouchers has plateaued and also highlight differing views on the quality of public schools and the level of government spending on education. For the first time, this national poll, which consistently surveys equal numbers of African Americans and the general population, also includes Hispanics.

WHO:

Opening Remarks -- Eddie N. Williams, president, Joint Center -- Reg Weaver, president, National Education Association/member, Joint Center Board of Governors

Presenter -- David Bositis, senior research associate, Joint Center

WHEN: Wednesday, May 14 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: National Press Club, Lisagor Room 529 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, conducts research and analyses on public policy issues of concern to African Americans and other minorities, promotes their involvement in the governance process, and operates programs that create coalitions within minority, business, and other diverse communities. For more information, visit http://www.jointcenter.org.