Educational institutions in a liberal society must be rooted in a conception of justice that, if it is to respect neutrality, cannot be subservient to some particular view of "the good." Features of an educational environment that promotes civic education are discussed. (IAH)

Scarcity of school finances is a problem. Currently, the distribution of resources is politically driven, exacerbating conflicts between rich and poor school districts. The paper describes a new model promoting community, inclusion, and solidarity and based on the premise that democratic societies must articulate values of justice, fairness, and…

Civic education reformers identify a need for integrating visions of education and citizenship. This article identifies and analyzes the prescriptions of four distinct groups of civic educational reformers: civic imperials, civic spiritualists, civic intellectuals, and civic communitarians. (IAH)

The relationship of continuing personal growth and improved self-concept on the part of the teacher and effectiveness in teaching is discussed. (JD)

Article examines interpretive inquiry, which views research as a practical, moral activity similar to other inquiry. It discusses interpretive inquiry goals and procedures, how to do interpretive inquiry, and how to distinguish good from bad research. (SM)

Maps the intersection of cultural diversity, reflective teaching, and moral value, synthesizing them into a consistent model and exploring implications for teaching and teacher education. This model of reflection is phronesis, the virtue of thought that permits correct reasoning in decisions involving virtues of character. Illustrated by stories…

Discusses the actual subjects of study in science-technology-society (STS) education. The article looks at why it is being promoted, on what grounds, and by whom. It notes what alternative views compete with it, who will benefit, what constraints should be acknowledged, and what consequences can be anticipated. (SM)