Dramatic expansion of environmental education in historically black colleges and universities has occurred in recent years through partnerships with the federal government. A minority-institution environmental technology consortium, an environmental justice movement, and the College Fund/United Negro College Fund have been influential in creating…

Compares constructions of antiracist education and its emergence and growth in Canada (particularly Ontario) and Great Britain (particularly England and Wales). Argues that differing ideological characteristics of antiracism were shaped by particular national and local discourses of "racial," national, and political identity. Identifies…

Land ownership in Scotland is based on feudal tenure, and the sense of exclusive ownership that accompanies proprietal rights influences public recreational rights. A case between canoeists and a landowners' association presents the issues typically involved. Advocates interventions to counter entrenched values that legitimatize one form of…

Since 1986 Khanya College (South Africa) has used Freirean methods to educate for liberation, although seriously constrained by the conservative nature of the national educational system. Since democracy was instituted, the college has tried to develop into a comprehensive community college that still adheres to its original ethos and methods. (SK)

Explores the role of U.S. women, in particular "house-wife activists," during post-World War II conservatism. Focuses on women living in Los Angeles (California) and the suburbs surrounding the city. Addresses topics, such as women's groups and patriotic bookstores operated by women. (CMK)

Examines a grassroots African American movement to reestablish a historically black high school closed during desegregation. Analysis of written documents and interviews with former students and community members indicates that establishment of the school was contentious. Highlights the paradox of desegregation for African American communities,…

Surveys Indonesian university students to determine how effective the mass media was as an agent of political education in influencing the students' political activities. Notes that the relationship between media consumption and political participation was low. Suggests that several decades of government suppression of so-called "practical…

In a nationwide strike, law students demonstrated and boycotted classes to protest lack of racial and ethnic diversity in law faculties. Students see female and minority faculty as mentors, and feel the shortage of lawyers serving the minority population will increase without minority faculty to prepare them for that role. (MSE)

Students resist intellectual work and show an impatience to finish school and begin a career. This is a result of curriculum disputes over vocational policy. A participatory and dialogic method for job training courses, derived from Paulo Freire's ideas, offers an alternative to the current methods of technical instruction. (Author/VM)

At the aggregate level it appears that the state share of public school financing has shifted from parity to dominance. However, there is substantial diversity among states. Through a synthesis of the literature on fiscal federalism, political culture, state politics, and public policy, explanations are offered for this interstate divergence.…

In dealing with special interest groups, principals should evaluate their own prejudices, develop active listening skills, establish a key communicator system, and involve special interest group leaders in planning new programs. (TE)

According to Stanley Pogrow, creator of HOTS program to teach disadvantaged students higher order thinking skills, strong curriculum and pedagogy should accompany every technological marvel. Pogrow believes education departments let schools down by producing philosophy, rather than tools teachers need. His next invention is SuperMath, which will…

Children's health and worker safety concerns are spurring parents and school employees to press for reduction of school pesticide use. Applying pesticides by fogging, broadcasting, or baseboard spraying is inappropriate in school settings. Describes integrated pest management practices in California, Maryland, and Indiana; local and state…

Steps that heterosexuals can take to create an environment tolerant of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals are outlined. Discussion includes information about the gay/lesbian/bisexual community, activism, homophobic and positive attitudes, and the role of a heterosexual "ally." Institutional and print sources for additional information are…

Discusses Alain Locke and his allies' views regarding the advancement of the black race during the early years of the Harlem Renaissance. The author examines the ideological feud between black academic Abram Harris, Jr. and white magazine editor V. F. Calverton that illustrates the problem of white interference in the efforts of black scholars…