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Kirschenbaum, Howard – Phi Delta Kappan, 1992
Today's "just say no" approach to moral education is as simplistic as the values clarification emphasis of the 1960s and 1970s. One solution is to combine the best approaches of past decades. The Comprehensive Values Education model is progressive and all-embracing in content, methodology, and application throughout school and community.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, History, Models, Moral Values

Scales, Peter – Journal of School Health, 1981
Right-wing conservatives and religious groups have mobilized grass roots support for a campaign to eradicate sex education from schools. To meet the challenge posed by these groups, the nature of this opposition and what they are saying, must be understood. (FG)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Adolescents, Censorship, Democratic Values

Gordon, Sol – Journal of School Health, 1981
A moral sex education program in the public schools can contribute to sexual health and be an important factor in the prevention of sex-related problems. Given certain guidelines, even the most controversial topics may be discussed in school within a moral framework. (JN)
Descriptors: Contraception, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Family Life Education

Brick, Peggy – Journal of School Health, 1981
A six-stage program was designed to teach students about the sexual problems of our society and to help them grow individually on three levels: general knowledge about sex; self-awareness; and social consciousness. The eight-week unit has received considerable support from parents. (FG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Family Life Education
Elliott, Sharon – 1980
The possible benefits of experience in a family-centered elementary school for the student of early childhood education are explored. The proposed school site would be in the inner city where parents are coping with many problems as they raise their young children. It is suggested that the training student, working with other public servants,…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education, Family School Relationship, Field Experience Programs
Morsink, Catherine V. – 1981
The observations of a teacher educator who spent a semester teaching in a mainstreamed elementary classroom are recorded in this monograph. Case studies of students form the framework for the consideration of the broader implications and problems involved in mainstreaming. Illustrative classroom practices are offered to clarify such concepts as…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Yonkers City School District, NY. – 1979
BRIDGE (Business Relating to Industry to Develop Gifted Education) was designed to bridge the gap between business, industry, and education via an internship program that would expose gifted and talented secondary school students to actual experiences which would increase their career awareness and knowledge of career opportunities. In addition,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Community Involvement, Decision Making Skills

Wagman, Ellen; Bignell, Steven – Journal of School Health, 1981
The family life education model developed in Santa Cruz County (California) schools has confirmed the importance of four factors in program development: (1) community involvement and support; (2) administrative involvement and support; (3) effective and acceptable curriculum; and (4) effective teacher training. (JN)
Descriptors: Administrators, Community Involvement, County School Districts, Curriculum Development

Jenkins, Dorothy M. Cook – Journal of School Health, 1981
A coordinator for sexuality programs helped to provide and coordinate parent education, teacher and staff inservice training, team teaching experiences, student counseling, and a broad range of community related activities. Records indicated a drop in reported pregnancies in a school with sexuality education program. (JN)
Descriptors: Coordinators, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Family Life Education
McCall, John R. – 1986
This monograph offers leadership approaches for school principals. Discussion applies the business leadership theory of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus to the role of the principal. Each of the booklet's three parts concludes with discussion questions. Part 1, "Visions and Values for the Provident Principal," demonstrates the importance of…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role