Looks at reasons for the relatively low status of art education, and developments pointing to a hopeful trend for improving the prospects of art education (e.g., the evolution of a professional field, the creation of organizations with diverse interests, growth of curriculum research, private and public programming, and the utilization of new…

The gymnastics program at St. Patrick's elementary school in Charlotte, N.C. is described. (MF)

A project in which an English curriculum guide was developed, which is process-oriented and adaptable to any standard content, is discussed. (DB)

Presented a number of suggestions for teachers to utilize in motivating students to learn and understand religious education. (RK)

Examines the implications of the bishops' pastoral, "The Challenge of Peace," for Catholic schools and analyzes issues and problems in responding to the pastoral. Recommends clarification of philosophical positions, development of archdiocesan guidelines, varied teacher in-service opportunities, and global concept development. (DMM)

Provides a rationale and suggests an approach for incorporating conflict resolution skills and insights into the elementary school social science curriculum. Points to problems in modern society attributable to individuals' lack of ability to reconcile inner conflicts and differences with others. (AYC)

Addressing the problem that educators have in compiling a legitimate list of values to teach, the author examines the Bible as a source of value legitimacy and details the values expressed in the Hebrew and Christian covenants, the Ten Commandments, and the six beatitudes. (SJL)

Describes the award-winning English curriculum of Monroe Catholic High School in Fairbanks, Alaska, which provides progressive movement through grammar, reading, writing, and study skills, while developing students' self-confidence and awareness of their role in the world. (DMM)

Discusses planning from the point of view of starting with the future and seeing how it affects the present. (GB)

Discussed the activities of the Catholic Conference of Ohio, a civil organization established to serve the Church, state and people of Ohio. (Author/RK)

Describes the Center for Civic Education's efforts to develop and disseminate national standards in civics and government for K-12 education. Considers why standards are needed, what the standards are intended to accomplish, how they are being prepared, the groups involved in the development process, and the schedule for completion. Includes a…

With the future of Catholic education at stake, its survival depends largely on its ability to develop unique programs based on the total growth of the human personality within the reality of the American life. Article discussed the development of ethnic studies programs and the role of the church. (Author/RK)