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Howard, John A. – American Education, 1984
The author discusses the importance of reestablishing effective programs of moral and civic education. He examines academic freedom, educational philosophy, the role of education, the relationship between moral and ethical training and the well-being of the free society, the dismantling of traditional standards, and preparing the young for…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Citizenship, Civics, Educational Philosophy
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Cortese, Peter A. – Journal of School Health, 1993
Presents a history of comprehensive school health education (CSHE). Though history records an interest in health from the beginning of time, the first movement toward CSHE occurred in the 1960s. Before the 1970s, no rigorous studies examined the effectiveness of CSHE curricula. The 1990s are witnessing strong support for CSHE. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
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Campbell, Lloyd P.; Flake, Ann E. – Clearing House, 1985
Notes the rising number of latchkey children and describes several after-school programs designed to meet their special needs. (FL)
Descriptors: Community Role, Elementary Education, Employed Parents, Parent Role
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Miller, David N.; DuPaul, George J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1996
A review of several adolescent suicide prevention procedures and empirical evidence regarding their effectiveness finds that, although research is limited, best practice involves a school-based prevention approach that includes a mixture of primary and secondary prevention components. Seven specific recommendations to schools are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Practices, Emotional Disturbances, Prevention
du Pont, Pierre S., IV – USA Today, 1984
The United States needs a comprehensive national employment program. Steps for developing a program are discussed, and education's role is examined. There should be business and labor involvement in curriculum selection and school program supervision. The schools should be made responsible for helping young people find employment. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Paul, Krishan K. – 1981
In addition to vocational education's role in training workers for jobs, vocational education has an additional role in helping to create jobs for workers by cooperating with industry and with economic development agencies. There are three ways that vocational education helps industry to promote economic development and create jobs. They are (1)…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Industrial Training, Information Dissemination, Job Development
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Ward, Brenda Robinson – Social Work in Education, 1995
Describes three basic components of a comprehensive suicide intervention program in the school setting: prevention, intervention, and postvention. Addresses the necessity for collaboration among staff in a successful program, emphasizing the role of school social worker and school counselor. Discusses confidentiality with particular attention to…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1986
Consisting of testimony and prepared materials presented to a joint session of House and Senate subcommittees, this report deals with the problem of illiteracy in the United States. The report contains statements from Richard C. Anderson, director of the Center for the Study of Reading; Samuel L. Banks, president of the Association for the Study…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Role, Employer Attitudes, Government Role
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Rafferty, Cathleen – Contemporary Education, 1993
Professional development schools (PDSs) can be considered both organic and synergistic. Six principles form the basis of a framework that may be used to guide initial efforts to develop PDSs. (IAH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, Washington, DC. – 1990
The underlying themes in a successful dropout-prevention program are that it is teacher-led and student-centered. In this, the third National Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) report, project leaders offer guidelines for developing a successful prevention initiative. Suggestions are made on the following objectives: (1) empower…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Piland, William E. – 1982
Alternative schools in public school districts and private institutions offer a choice of more than one educational option to students. These schools usually have some of the following characteristics: voluntary participation, distinctiveness, nonexclusiveness, comprehensive objectives, and a supportive learning environment. Instructional styles…
Descriptors: Competence, Education Work Relationship, Employer Attitudes, Employment Potential
Young, Elizabeth L. – 1981
As various institutions compete to fill more roles in the educational process, they should ask themselves exactly what kind of clientele they wish to serve and what kinds of outcomes they wish to attain. Only then is it reasonable to consider strategies for using technology to support these goals. Educational institutions should plan future…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Educational Needs, Educational Technology, Entrepreneurship
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Barresi, Anthony L. – Design for Arts in Education, 1988
Examines historical and philosophical issues that have affected the involvement of state arts agencies in elementary and secondary school arts programs. Analyzes the arts education activities of 47 Arts in Education coordinators and discusses emerging trends in agency activities that appear to be important to future school-based program…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Art, Art Education, Educational Trends
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Portwood, Derek – Studies in Higher Education, 1986
The relationship between colleges and employment agencies with respect to continuing education is examined. Issues of continuing education and employment prospects, formation of new political and industrial alliances, need for review of educational and social values, and development of corporate strategies on employment and unemployment are…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Continuing Education, Employment Potential, Employment Services
O'Hayre, Bernard, Ed. – 1981
This document contains the texts of papers presented at a forum designed to make educators and Department of Education officials aware of the special educational needs of prisoners and of the problems involved in providing adequate educational services to clients of the criminal justice systems. Included among those providing input at the…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Correctional Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Educational Needs
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