Reviews studies of adolescent pregnancy since 1982 and relates them to a study of teen pregnancy in Duval County (Florida). Discusses incidence, causes and health, social and economic consequences. (FMW)

The 1989 Teacher of the Year, Mary V. Bicouvaris discusses social studies education, public education, and teachers. Stresses the importance of geographic and international education and addresses the problems of falling test scores, use of illegal drugs, teenage pregnancies, and school dropouts. (RW)

This article summarizes views expressed to teacher education students who interviewed public school educators on the subject of social problems that stand in the way of meeting academic goals. These interviews were assigned as part of a unit in a course designed to provide a social foundation for teachers. (IAH)

After suppression of protesters, Chinese officials demand that student leaders turn themselves in or face punishment. American colleges and scholarly organizations condemn massacre. Chinese students in the U.S. and abroad decry the slaughter and worry about going home. (MLW)

Explains the surge in publishing activity of science, the development of a standardized technical vocabulary, and the adoption of modern equipment for the transmission of information. Discusses the pioneer in scientific journalism, scientific writing, and the progress of Arab scientific journalism. (RT)

Contends that the problems approach is new to most teachers and is at odds with the dominant curricular trend that includes reliance on textbooks and content-oriented courses. Concludes that there is a formidable set of forces opposing the implementation of such a curriculum. (SLM)

This article discusses the reasons for poverty among children in both two-parent working poor families and single-parent families. (Author/YP)

Discusses the conditions present during and after World War I which led to the creation of social studies as a discrete component in the U.S. school curriculum. Describes these conditions as a public awareness of impending crisis, perception of citizenship as a major social concern, alternatives to traditional citizenship education, and…

The educational reform movement of the 1980s has ignored a backlog of social problems. Schools must develop the critical faculties of their students. Schools are severely impacted by the inequalities present in the larger society--particularly racial. The need for a critical pedagogy is acute. (Author/BJV)

The case for intergenerational programs based on political and moral imperatives is explored. From a political standpoint, organizations for the aging can benefit by demonstrating commitment to child welfare. From a moral standpoint, the organized aging community should provide leadership and support for general social betterment, advocating…

Evaluation research, if appropriately matched to a human service program's stage of development, can help inform the decision making at each step. The developmental stages of a program, questions to be answered at each stage, and kinds of research activities pertinent to such questions are discussed. (TJH)

Argues that to give hope back to today's youth, communities and educational systems must be restructured. Proposes the concept of a system of schools, indicating that successful school systems use decentralized and shared decision making, encourage substantial changes, embrace diversity, support continuous improvement, and are accountable for…

This article reviews the changing structures and characteristics of the American family and discusses the increased influence of several societal concerns, including poverty, substance abuse, and exposure to violence. These issues are considered in light of their potentially deleterious effects on child and family development and functioning,…

Discusses strategies the government should employ to end violence in the streets: create a Peace Officer Corps, reduce demand for drugs, reduce the prevalence of domestic violence and of child abuse and neglect, reduce violence on television and in movies, and reduce and regulate possession of handguns. (HTH)

Examines the black middle-class response to "The Cosby Show." The study asked about the portrayal of blacks in the media, but did not specifically ask about "The Cosby Show." Results from 100 respondents revealed two significant aspects: that the show renders black problems as irrelevant and that it fosters hope and optimism…