Presents a conversation with philosopher of science Sandra Harding, a major exponent of "feminist standpoint theory." Argues that objectivity is maximized not by excluding social factors from the production of knowledge but by starting the process of inquiry from an explicitly social location--the lived experience of those traditionally…

Summarizes findings from "The Troubled Journey: A Portrait of 6th-12th Grade Youth," a study of society's role in youth development. Highlights missing supports, destructive influences, at-risk behaviors, and promising strategies (e.g., reduce deficits/increase assets, strengthen youth-oriented institutions, involve youth in caring for others,…

The last 25 years have seen the mainstreaming of adult education through national and international organizations. Future challenges include continuing education of adult educators, accountability, social issues, and technological change. (SK)

Defends the Bradley Commission on History in Schools' and the National Commission on Social Studies' recommendations that history should be the basis of social studies instruction. Discusses claims that such an approach is ideologically conservative and unsupported by research. Addresses the suggestion that the study of social problems is the…

Suggests that participation in literature circles, where a small group of students come together to talk about books, could provide students with opportunities to find answers to their questions and to develop new perspectives on social issues. Describes how a group of seventh graders went into the community to search for answers to their…

Argues that changes in current journalistic practices will be required if regional strife is to be adequately understood and reported. Suggests that peace researchers and other social scientists work together with journalists to bring interdisciplinary resources to bear on complex reporting problems. (SR)

The 1940 school discipline list, a "national teacher survey" of the top seven offenses has been extensively cited by outspoken school critics. The list, along with its 1990 counterpart, has been traced to T. Cullen Davis, a wealthy Texas businessman-turned evangelical Christian/education lobbyist. The conflation of school discipline with social…

Provides and explains a diagrammatic representation of the community concept and discusses how the concept can be used for interpretation programs that address the intertwined environmental and social problems facing society. (LZ)

Argues for an integrated response to the interrelated problems of substance abuse and literacy. Recommends assessment to identify substance abuse and literacy problems, integrated instructional interventions, and discourse among classroom teachers and mental health professionals. (SR)

Discusses using open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for teaching sociology courses. Suggests that the meetings provide excellent case studies and can exemplify a variety of topics. Stresses that three conditions must be present: (1) easy access to meetings and high student interest; (2) meeting experience is integrated into course; and (3) student…

Details Lawrence Oxley's work as director of the Division of Work among Blacks from 1925 to 1934. Discusses racial attitudes and legal injustices toward Blacks. Oxley addressed social problems of Blacks such as unfair capital punishment, juvenile delinquency, and lack of social services. (KS)

Provides an initial statement of generic principles deemed effective for addressing protracted social conflicts between identity groups. These principles are compatible with certain values for societal organization and approaches to social change, raising questions of value differences between intervenors and the host culture(s). Three case…

Human-rights education can be realized in the science classroom. Taught from a critical postmodern perspective, science can serve the interest of social justice while embracing a teaching dialectic fostering critical social consciousness. First, science educators must examine scientific theory's role in promoting both human welfare and injustice.…

Describes Project ACHIEVE, a comprehensive reform process focused on helping schools deal more effectively with at-risk and underachieving students. Presents the seven components of the project, three-year implementation process, systems-level data, and impact on one elementary school. Describes results from multiple systems, teacher, student, and…

Describes the creation of Nunavut, a new Canadian territory in which 85% of the population is Inuit. Discusses the new government's enormous challenges--pervasive social problems, high unemployment, and a shortage of educated people--and hopes for Inuit unity in the Arctic. Includes "fast facts" on Nunavut, a chronology, and the Nunavut…