Discusses the tension between civic virtue and individual freedom, a challenge for education, and proposes a "state of democratic education" which leaves maximum moral room for citizens to shape their society in an image that they can identify with their moral choices. The evolution/creationism case is discussed as an example. (IAH)

Focuses on Australian educational policy-making, arguing that economic and employment considerations have dominated traditional education concerns. Examines reasons why Australian cultural borrowing has been unsuccessful. Suggests cultural successes in Sweden might be better models for education reform than those from economically successful…

Argues that conflicts existing within the professional value system of librarianship have made it difficult for librarians to fulfill their obligation to represent fairly the values and viewpoints of all segments of society. Professional goals and ideals that demonstrate such conflicts are discussed, and possible means to their resolution are…

Investigates the following questions: (1) women's risk of poverty relative to men's; (2) the sources of sex differences in poverty; and (3) the correlation between changes in the sex/poverty ratio and changes in family structure. Confirms the feminization of poverty over time and suggests measures to reduce poverty for women and their children.…

A series of highly publicized cases of alleged fraud in the Australian academic community are described. Each case reveals an apparent failure of peer review. The right to pursue investigations and make comments that may offend powerful figures within the scholarly community is precarious. (MLW)

Redefines citizenship for a strong democracy. Notes that action-oriented citizens have a wide range of tasks such as debate and deliberation on policy, and formulating agenda. Contends that in order to effectively participate in the public realm and to take public action, citizens must learn how to engage in political or public talk. (SLM)

Civic education is presented as a rationale for public support of intergenerational programing. In contrast to conventional justifications emphasizing life satisfaction and attitude change, this approach centers on citizenship and contribution to vital social issues. Models involving inner-city schools, public education, oral history, and urban…

Seven academics and eight legal practitioners were interviewed concerning the influence of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the rights of special needs children. The experts predicted that charter rights may become one of the most litigated areas of education. Three areas of concern included student identification, student placement,…

Case situations illustrate some ideal-real discrepancies faced by beginning group workers. The training and supervision approach used shows how managing discrepancies can be assisted. (Author)

An Oregon court case in which American Indians disputed a state law against use of peyote for ritual practices is reviewed, and its implications for free exercise of religion on college campuses are examined. In this context, the impact of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 is also considered. (MSE)

Through the Decision Perspective Survey, Southern Association for College Student Affairs members were asked to consider the extent to which they considered educational/development versus legal issues when making decisions in their work. Results indicate a change in emphasis in decision making with significant new consideration given to legal…

The chairman of the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (Australia) discusses the struggle to establish adequate child welfare services and education for aboriginal families and their children. Aboriginal people have resisted acculturation and the influence of racism to preserve their culture, identity, and extended…

Study examined content and task decisions of urban secondary physical educators who prioritized social curriculum goals. Researchers analyzed transcript data from a simulated-recall protocol and found teachers' content decisions were consistent with the goals of cooperation, teamwork, and involvement within the social responsibility value…

Urban university leaders must reestablish public confidence through communication, clear mission and identity, deregulation of higher education, confrontation of fiscal realities and urban mission, and a recreated sense of community. Leadership types include several models and the complex challenges of urban universities demand effective…

Reviews the problem of violence in public schools, summarizes existing knowledge of prevention, and reviews violence prevention programs that use educational, regulatory, technological, or combined approaches. Recommendations address both policy and program needs. (Author/SM)