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Anderson, Philip M., Ed. – The Leaflet, 1984
The seven articles in this focused journal issue are concerned with choosing books for teaching and the various constraints on those choices. The first article, by Richard Lederer, discusses George Orwell's "1984" and the principles of Newspeak. His article sets the tone for the next two articles: "Beware the Misuse of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Blacks, Censorship
Download full textBarton, Thomas L. – SLATE, 1979
One of a series dealing with current issues affecting language arts instruction, this paper brings into focus some of the issues surrounding textbooks in the schools so that informed decisions can be made regarding textbook selection and use. The major portion of the paper explores professional opinions regarding textbooks, noting the following:…
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Ehrmann, Stephen C. – Innovation Abstracts, 1983
Projects supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) have a very high survival ratio after the grant has ended. The reason for this success seems to lie in the structure and principles of FIPSE. These principles (which can be adopted as guidelines in the creation of other innovation funds) include allowing maximum…
Descriptors: Competitive Selection, Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation
Shugert, Diane P., Ed.; And Others – Connecticut English Journal, 1983
Intended for teachers, this focused journal issue contains separate rationales for teaching books that have been challenged as appropriate instructional materials. Following a discussion of the purpose for rationales and suggestions for using them, the journal presents rationales for teaching the following books: "To Kill a Mockingbird,""The Diary…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Censorship, English Instruction, Freedom of Speech
Brissey, Lisa – Insights Into Open Education, 1982
Reading research has provided repeated evidence of measurable growth in reading performance and language development in children as a result of reading literature aloud to them. In order to match appropriate literary experiences to a specific audience, the teacher must have a knowledge of the interests, needs, and strengths of the children, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Grade 1, Guidelines, Nonverbal Communication
Douglas, Joel M., Ed. – National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions Newsletter, 1992
Three separate newsletter issues examine the issue of sexual harassment on college campuses. Part I contains a general introduction to the topic and two articles. The first of these discusses the definition of sexual harassment by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the courts, the EEOC guidelines on conduct of a…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Colleges, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Problems
Kaplan, April; Van Lare, Barry – Issue Notes, 2000
This document explains how agencies serving recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can use videoconferencing as a tool for welfare and work force reform. The document begins with a brief overview of how videoconferencing and other communications technologies can be used in designing and delivering welfare and work force…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communications, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
Kramer, Fredrica D. – Issue Notes, 2001
This document examines screening and assessment for physical and mental health conditions that impact Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients' ability to work. The document begins by defining screening and assessment and discussing their relevance for agencies serving TANF recipients. The next section answers policy questions…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Role, Case Studies, Civil Rights Legislation
