Ethical leadership is the moral component of instructional leadership. Ethical guidelines for principals include respect for all members of society, tolerance for divergent opinions and cultures, equality of persons, and equal distribution of resources. Specific guidelines are provided to help principals exercise effective ethical leadership.…

Spurred by an impending morality crisis, moral education is making a comeback. Gallup polls indicate that over 80 percent of parents want public schools to teach moral values. This article shows how to promote respect and responsibility as the fourth and fifth "R's." Insets list values and character development objectives. (MLH)

There are several layers of disagreement represented by constructivist, communitarian, feminist, and traditional views of moral education. This special issue brings together representatives of several perspectives and explores how best to engage in just and caring education. Three authors share a developmental perspective; two others are concerned…

Four articles debate the issue of character education: "Historical Perspective on Character Education" (Field); "Can Virtue Be Taught?" (Sockett); "Character Education: Some Observations" (Foshay); and "Mind, Character, and the Deferral of Gratification" (Goldman). (SK)

Attempts once again to put to rest the infamous "I cannot tell a lie" episode involving George Washington and a downed cherry tree. Appends an editor's note that states that William Bennett's "The Children's Book of Virtues" which perpetuates this infamous piece of "fakelore." (RS)

Argues that achieving the objectives of moral education (e.g., enabling students to learn how to govern themselves and exercise moral autonomy) requires consideration of both subjective and objective aspects of moral matters. Discusses Mordecai Nisan's concept of moral balance, with respect to conflict resolution. Applies the model in a discussion…

Male and female college administrators in Taiwan were surveyed for their responses to a selection of moral dilemmas. These responses were then scored for comparison purposes according to three models: (1) Kohlberg's theory of moral development; (2) Gilligan's proposed ethic of care and responsibility; and (3) Mennuti's (1987) discovery of a…

This article uses the work of three writers (D. Snauwaert, M. Apple, N. Warehime) to explore how cultural groups should be recognized in politics in democratic societies. Arguing that sustaining dialog is vital to addressing fundamental issues in a democracy, the paper explores education, values, the value and nature of democracy, democratic…

Responds to colleagues' comments about his book "Educational Leadership: The Moral Art," undertaken in an October 1993 "Educational Management and Administration" review symposium featuring Margaret Van de Pitte, Richard Williams, Colin Evers, and Michael Martland. Argues that the educational system is so massive that it has a…

Evaluates efforts to incorporate ethical instruction into schooling through emphasis on citizenship and moral competence. Labels such efforts "moral vocationalism." Suggests that the movement has a weak knowledge base, relies upon behaviorist principles, and is exclusively instrumentalist. Recommends fortifying the approach with…

Discusses a Pennsylvania State University seminar program designed to help medical professionals explore aspects of medical treatment through readings in the humanities. Argues that the program is broader in vision and scope that other medical ethics courses. Suggests that the effort can refresh and deepen doctors' work with patients. (SG)

Suggests that Piaget's early theory on moral development and moral education can elucidate the discussion about broad or narrow definitions of morality. Explores the connection between interaction and morality, mutual respect, and cooperation. Argues that Piaget's concept of mutual respect is an important educational device for dealing with…

Distinguishes five interpretations of sexual education including factual knowledge; self-control; stressing love; sexual training; and sexual morality. Suggests that sexual education should be understood as teaching children the moral tendencies relevant to sexual conduct. Argues that infantile sexual desire is based on a contradiction in terms…

Executive, managerial, and human relations images are no longer central to school leadership. Also, strong and direct instructional leadership is being challenged by the view of school administrators as leaders of leaders. Moral leadership, servant leadership, and leadership as stewardship are widely practiced frameworks but get little recognition…

A measure of moral reasoning based on a care ethic was developed. Moral thought that is based on care may more accurately reflect female development than the traditional justice-based morality. The relationship between the measure and women's ego identity was investigated. It is concluded that women's development of moral reasoning and concept of…