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Astley, Jeff, Ed.; Francis, Leslie J., Ed.; Robbins, Mandy, Ed.; Selcuk, Mualla, Ed. – Peter Lang Oxford, 2012
Religious educators today are called upon to enable young people to develop as fully-rounded human beings in a multicultural and multi-faith world. It is no longer sufficient to teach about the history of religions: religion is not relegated to the past. It is no longer sufficient to teach about the observable outward phenomena of religions:…
Descriptors: Religion, Holistic Approach, Youth, Philosophy
Grenham, Thomas G., Ed.; Kieran, Patricia, Ed. – Peter Lang Oxford, 2012
Ireland is in the grip of a postmodern cultural deconstruction on many levels. The traditional "grand narratives" are increasingly viewed with suspicion and disenchantment as Ireland struggles to understand its evolving identity. There is a growing need for comprehensive interdisciplinary research that will facilitate teaching and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
Kealey, Robert J., Comp. – 2002
For almost 20 years, the U.S. Department of Education has invited schools to seek the Blue Ribbon School Award. A large number of Catholic schools have received this award. For this publication, the Department of Elementary Schools Executive Committee requested principals of awarded schools to write a short article on an exemplary school program…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Principals
Ravitch, Diane, Ed.; Viteritti, Joseph P., Ed. – 2000
This book presents a collection of essays by researchers and educators that examine the largest school system in the U.S.--the New York City school system. There are 5 parts with 15 chapters. Part 1, "Education in the City," includes: (1) "Schooling in New York City: The Socioeconomic Context" (Emanuel Tobier) and (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Black Education, Black Students, Catholic Schools