This conceptual essay explores three "moments" related to our collective efforts as white teacher educators to respond to proposed anti-critical race theory legislation in Michigan. These moments made visible institutional tensions and limits related to taking a stand against racist policies. We explore how we might obstruct flows of…

This research project examines Intergroup Dialogue courses in The Program on Intergroup Relations at the University of Michigan. I investigate the various reasons why the demand for these courses which peaked in the late 90s and early 2000's started to decline in 2018. With partisanship at an all-time high in our society, and the ability and…

This report describes a study conducted by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Task Force on the Work of the Future to understand how community colleges are adapting their workforce programs to changing skill demands, diversifying pathways to certificates and degrees, and grappling with…

Summer learning experiences for school-age children can be provided in a variety of ways and settings, including summer school programs (often remedial), community-based programs (often a continuation of afterschool programs), and home-based programs (in which families are provided with information and resources to encourage reading, often run by…

Higher education institutions are continually seeking to recruit nontraditional adult students yet struggle at the same time to meet their needs effectively. The following case study offers strategies to address this situation by documenting the pedagogical design and initial outcomes of an interdisciplinary, nineteen-month leadership-themed…

This dissertation examines the development of religion curricula at four state universities in Michigan: Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. It analyzes the historical development of these curricula, illustrating that each institution has a unique religion curriculum…

Today's children spend less and less time in the outdoors, leading Richard Louv in 2008 to coin the term "nature deficit disorder." Louv pointed out that experiences with nature are essential to a child's physical and emotional development and that the lack of these types of experiences has led to an increase in child obesity, attention…

The Ethnic Heritage Experience, atraining program for educators and other persons who are interested in the development of new curriculum, interpersonal relationships, and increased cultural awareness that may be gained through Ethnic Studies, was developed by the Michigan Ethnic Heritage Studies Center under a Title IX, Ethnic Studies grant, and…

It is held that the proposed Learning in Community (LinC) program, if introduced into Detroit high schools, will address the major concerns of Detroit citizens for educational achievement by significantly increasing the meaning and motivation the student brings to school. This plan was, it is reported, unanimously endorsed on November 7, 1973, by…

IN AN ADDRESS DELIVERED TO A WORKSHOP IN THE GREAT CITIES PROJECT, IT WAS NOTED THAT SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHOULD DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM OF IN-MIGRATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT, AS A KEY TO MIGRATION AND CHANGING NEIGHBORHOODS, A CUMULATIVE RECORD FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT BE KEPT. THERE IS A NEED FOR TEACHERS TO…

DESIGNED TO HELP THE INNER-CITY CHILD BECOME A MORE EFFECTIVE CITIZEN, BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND SOCIALLY, THROUGH THE USE OF ADDITIONAL HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES AND A REALISTIC CURRICULUM, THE PROGRAM INVOLVED RAISING AND IMPROVING STUDENT SELF-IMAGE AND PERFORMANCE. THE PROGRAM CONCENTRATED IN SIX MAJOR AREAS--A PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM,…

TO DETERMINE OPTIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION FOR STUDENTS ASPIRING TO COLLEGE-LEVEL, INDUSTRIALLY ORIENTED, TECHNICAL PROGRAMS AND THE EXTENT TO WHICH HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE SERVICES ARE ACQUAINTING STUDENTS WITH CAREERS IN SEMIPROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS, QUESTIONNAIRES WERE MAILED TO COUNSELORS OF SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS AND TO COMMUNITY…

This final report describes activities and accomplishments of the Whole Schooling Research Project, a collaborative, qualitative study of inclusive education and its relationship with exemplary teaching and schooling practices in 16 schools in Michigan and Wisconsin from 1998 through 2002. The study focused on the application of five principles of…

Discusses a study to determine the extent that Michigan Adult Education Alternative Training (AEAT) providers used selected concepts of systematic planning in developing training programs. Finds that 55.6% of 65 responding AEAT planners utilized the concepts. Suggests that planners should also incorporate political and practical considerations.…

Reports on Jim Jacobs and Roberta Teahen's efforts to develop a systematic approach of integrating career and academic education. The movement began in 1995 with representatives from four Michigan community colleges. Presents examples from various colleges across Michigan that demonstrate success in curriculum integration. (VWC)