This speech discusses means by which local control could be presented under a system of State financing of education. The author points out some of the weaknesses of local control and then discusses its strength. For example, the author argues that under local control too much energy goes into financial rather than into educational concerns. He…

This article relates the history of a successful campaign waged by concerned citizens in a community against the local planning commission to preserve an endangered portion of woodland. (JD)

Analyzes causal relationships among newspaper coverage of community issues, public concerns about them, and evaluations of related government services. Shows that amount of newspaper coverage was related to higher levels of concern about community issues and poorer evaluations of government services. Indicates (through time-series analysis) a…

Argues that social transformation at the macro-level (national and global) is the result of micro-processes, or social movements organized around local issues. Describes the global mobilization processes that have a local focus but nevertheless transcend the nation-state and modify the workings of the world-system. (BSR)

Reviews a study that attempted to obtain baseline data on variables that may be related to the nuclear attitudes of students. Presents survey results of the attitudes of college students, secondary school age students, and members of an anti-nuclear action group toward the generation of electricity from nuclear energy. (ML)

This field study of a small midwestern town undergoing development suggests that external resources (such as state and federal aid) do not necessarily diminish local decision making if the community has shared values, conflict resolution mechanisms, local issues, and healthy social networks. (SK)

A group of economic models are developed to estimate the economic impacts of a university on business firms, state and municipal governments, and individuals. The results indicate that the University of Rhode Island is associated with both negative and positive economic impacts. (Editor/LBH)

Description of a newspaper-school teaching project in Peoria, Illinois, that attempts to motivate student interest in world affairs and international interdependence. The project involves student activities complemented by newspaper clippings on topics such as culture, agriculture, and sports. (ND)

This student textbook for civic education in Romanian schools revolves around the significance of human rights issues in a democratic state. The guide is divided into the following five chapters: (1) "The Significance of Human Rights Issues in the Context of Civic Education"; (2) "Individual Identity"; (3) "The Individual…

Reviews the Bulletin of Environmental Education's (BEE) contributions to the development of environmental education during the first 10 years of its publication. Focuses on main areas of interest referred to in BEE's articles and suggests possible areas for future development. (Author/JN)

Addresses three commonly cited justifications for historical study in considering the value of local history. Speaks to the idea that ignorance of the past condemns persons to the same mistakes, that history offers moral guidance, and that history should be studied for its own essence. Discusses the intrinsic and practical values of history. (KO)

Discusses the problems and impact of national trends on small towns and how small towns in eastern Washington have adapted to social and economic change. Illustrates how small towns try to address contemporary concerns such as computerization, the environment, and the expanding needs of their communities while continuing to hold on to their…

Demonstrates the connections among authenticity, technology, and geography by discussing the use of the Internet and a Geographic Information System (GIS). Describes an online community-based project in a three-step process (research a local issue, create a Web site, and submit the site to an online community). (CMK)

Distinguishes between lower and higher order thinking in education. Offers guidelines for higher order thinking approaches in the art classroom, such as using generative topics. Discusses a lesson on drawing portraits that uses higher order thinking. Considers ways to include higher order thinking in the curriculum. (CMK)