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Vasconcellos, John; Murphy, M. Brian – Educational Leadership, 1987
Although not reknown for democratic organization, schools must provide experiences that teach what Alexis de Tocqueville called the "habits of the heart," or the sensibilities of democratic responsibility. Citizenship education must engage students in activities demanding both high self-regard and recognition of each person's…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Cooperation, Democracy
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Marshall, Thurgood – Educational Leadership, 1987
Admonishes would-be flag-wavers to commemorate the U.S. bicentennial year more quietly by honoring the struggle and sacrifice that has triumphed over a flawed Constitution guaranteeing liberty, justice, and equality to all, but originally allowing slavery. Champions the emergence of new constitutional principles and views the Constitution as a…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Protection
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Scott, Ann – Educational Leadership, 1971
The need for American women to attain equal opportunity in all phases of American life is stressed. (CK)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Educational Objectives, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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DuBois, Phyllis A.; Schubert, Jane G. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Outlines how school policies can unintentionally perpetuate gender discrimination in student computer use and access. Describes four areas of administrative policies that can cause inequities and provides ways for administrators to counteract these policies. Includes discussion of a program to balance computer use, and an abstract of an article…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education