Shares how posing realistic problems with students provides them with an opportunity to value their own opinion and develop effective arguments on their position. (MG)

Two proposals which have emerged from the educational reform movement, tuition tax credits and educational vouchers, are stauchly opposed by the National PTA. These proposals are described, the PTA's resistance to them is explained, and the organization's view of the role of public education is briefly discussed. (IAH)

In 1986 the National Association for Campus Activities Board of Directors adopted a statement of behavior expected of campus activities professionals. Three categories of expectations are outlined: those dealing with student development and relationships, those dealing with management, supervision, and professional development, and those dealing…

Comments on World Bank report. Agrees with improved primary school quality as principal focus of endeavor, but suggests that Bank views on decentralization of primary school finance are incompatible with achievement of universal primary education. Questions whether suggested cost containment measures for higher education are politically feasible.…

Describes the financial crisis in African education, and comments on the World Bank's recommended educational strategies: selective expansion of services, financial adjustment through cost sharing and containment, and revitalization. Presents 26 specific suggestions for the Kenyan situation. (SV)

The Association of American Medical Colleges' statement defines misconduct in research, discusses its prevention, and outlines suggested processes and policy for handling allegations of misconduct, appeal and final review, and disciplinary action. (MSE)

Explores the pursuit of equal opportunity for girls in school physical education through liberal reform strategies. Addresses ways in which unequal power relations between the sexes have pervaded the structure, organization, and language of high school physical education. British Columbia's new Physical Education Curriculum 2000 is offered as a…

College health services provide accessible, low-cost primary health care and health education to most American college students. The paper presents the American College Health Association's position statement, outlining strengths of the college health model, emphasizing preventive and educational services and clinical management, and discussing…

Presents a draft for a principle-centered position statement of a Montessori early childhood program in central Pennsylvania, on the pros and cons of computer use in a Montessori 3-6 classroom. Includes computer software rating form. (Author/KB)

Discusses the view of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) regarding financing a system of early childhood education (ECE) in every state and community. Considers how to create a system, why financing is so important, the need to finance ECE programs and infrastructure, and various financing mechanisms. Concludes…

In the context of research that reports weaknesses in adults' critical thinking skills, the primary aim was to examine adults' use of critical thinking skills that are described in taxonomies and to identify areas for development. Position papers written by an opportunity sample of 32 experienced adult educators formed the data for a descriptive…

This article offers a conceptual model for a school of education that depicts the collegiate ideology, academic culture, mission statement, managerial climate, and organizational structure. It is designed to help administrators and faculty envision their school/college more holistically when dealing with issues and changes rather than forcing…

This article draws on data from the authors' recent research project "The Impact of Performance Threshold Assessment on Teachers' Work", funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC R000239286) for two years from May 2001. Within its wider context of performance management the authors focused on "Threshold Assessment", employing a…

This document, derived from the works of the 47th session of the UNESCO International Conference on Education (ICE) (Geneva, 8-11 September 2004) with a theme "Quality Education for all Young People: Challenges, Trends and Priorities", will be taken into consideration in order to enrich the reflection and to reinforce, in the short,…

This report summarizes the 2007-2008 program evaluation of professional development opportunities for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) in Austin Independent School District's Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) program.