Nine model programs for relating curriculum to the needs of society are presented. These come from a number of countries and are designed to benefit both society and the individual student. (JMF)

Notes prevailing racial standards in employment, health care, income security, and education. Discusses continuing segregation in schools and housing. Suggests that the elements of Humanism provide practical solutions for this dilemma. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)

Examines the recent growth of interest in conflict studies as a dimension of peace education and explores various ways of developing workable approaches to conflict studies. (DB)

Problems facing western societies during the 1980s are predicted in this article. Energy-related social upheaval may be ahead. (SA)

All adolescents need to learn the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that relate to the needs of youth and the problems of living in a democratic society. (Author/MLF)

This paper describes the use of computer-based lessons as an adjunct to classroom teaching for a course in social policy, and shows how the computer was used to meet the common problems of such a course. Lesson content is summarized and the impact on students reviewed. (Author/LBH)

Describes the Community Involvement Program which places high school students for half of the school day in social service agencies and provides an in-school seminar to relate their experiences to social problems in a larger context. (EJT)

The main complaint with the current educational system in the U.S. is that public schools are classic examples of consumer fraud in the most literal sense--false labels, half empty packages, and dangerous contents. (Author/AM)

Suggests that social workers who fight for the interests of the people they claim as their clients, wage a struggle against the institutions of the capitalist state. (Author/AM)

The legal concept of juvenile delinquency as administered for the last 150 years began to die with the Gault decision. Delinquency jurisdiction should be removed from juvenile courts and be allowed to revert to criminal courts, where interests which are highly valued in our society can be protected more fully. (Author)

The problems of the National Health Service in Great Britain are examined with regard to the relationship between public authority and social economy. Attention is directed toward the implications for the position of the medical profession. (LBH)

The rich heritage that is industrial arts' cannot be the mainstay of contemporary educational concerns. Industrial technology content, well considered, organized, and taught will enable industrial arts to continue to enrich the life of our society. (Editor)

Suggests that racial bigotry in higher education is a social force that distances minority students from the pursuit of a valued resource. Further, it proposes that higher education is rooted in a belief system that protects white interests and facilitates the expression of racial bigotry. (GR)

Focuses on the traditional tribal structure of most Native Americans so as to examine their exceptionally high suicide rate. Discusses clan and biological relationships, role orientation, the impact of western systems on tribes, such as education, religion, and legislation. Outlines the current status of Native Americans. (RJM)

Describes a high school commercial art program for gifted students that focuses on "real-life causes" and enables the students to make connections with their own feelings and creativity, with learning resources and experiences, and with the community and the world beyond. Different students' experiences are detailed. (CR)