Examines the background of and the issues raised by the Supreme Court case "Pico v Island Trees Union Free School District." Presents both the Court's majority opinion that a school board's authority to remove library books on ideological grounds is subject to constitutional limits and the views of dissenting justices. (MM)

Moore (Journal of Philosophy of Education; v15 p235-40) argues that in some circumstances choosing between individuals on the basis of color, gender, or religion cannot be condemned morally. This article examines whether the considerations that influence Moore's position carry the implications he suggests. (SR)

The cognition/conduct problem is outlined as it arises in cognitive-developmental moral theory. A model of the connection between stage of moral reasoning and behavior is developed, involving two separate steps (from reasoning to judgments and from judgments to behavior).(Author/RH)

The ordinary systems of morality which function so well in most decisions in our personal lives break down when we consider the very complex moral decisions in the professions. Clear and practical steps that can be taken to improve this situation are discussed. (RM)

Considers those aspects of "Kidnapped"--moral dilemmas, storyline, style--that might appeal to young people today. (HOD)

Provides a rationale for teaching courses on the Holocaust. Discusses the subject as a historical imperative to preserve the memory of a major historical event; as an ethical imperative to reinforce human values; and as a personal imperative to promote self-assessment and understanding of human nature. (DMM)

John Wilson recently criticized Kohlberg's view that at certain stages of their development children are unable to understand moral reasoning of certain kinds. It is argued here that Wilson fails to cast doubt on Kohlberg's view, because his account of what it is to understand a reason is inadequate. (Author/RM)

A group of higher educators is beginning to assume their intellect grants them moral superiority in political controversies. At Franklin and Marshall College, these educators attempted to prevent Ambassador Jeane Kirpatrick from receiving an honorary degree. (AM)

Some 25 titles of varying viewpoints, reading levels, and quality are discussed in an analysis of recent trends in books on religion written for the teenage market. (Author/LLS)

Technological advancements affect the quality of our lives positively and negatively. Home economists must develop those skills needed to distinguish value judgments from factual claims, to understand different kinds of value judgments, to understand the structure of value reasoning, and to test the adequacy of value principles. (JOW)

Four workshop sessions for adults on peace education and family life are described. The workshops deal with: (1) the history of the family; (2) violence inside and outside the home; (3) daily life and social values; and (4) questions about the larger meaning of life. (PP)

Compares extracts from James Coleman's study of public and private schools to a smaller investigation by the author. (WD)

There is a fundamental conflict between the law teacher's roles as a scholar and as a trainer of advocates. He must show his students he cares for the truth, while training them for a very different career. Available from: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 W. Centennial Rd., Littleton, CO 80123, $7.50. (MSE)

A survey of the moral behavior of 185 Georgia gifted high school students, first made in 1969, was replicated in 1979. Significant changes were revealed in their beliefs, attitudes, and admissions regarding cheating in school and morality in our society in general. (Author)

A study of the religious attitudes of students at Williams College in Massachusetts reported a trend toward liberalization from 1948 to 1974 and a slight shift toward conservatism from 1974-1979. Little association between church rejection and institutional rejection was found. (Author/JCD)