Inservice evaluation and professional development are part of the teacher's responsibility. Teachers need to take some responsibility as well for the implementation of social policy. Evaluation procedures are essential to school-focused inservice teacher education. (JN)

Examined factors related to suicidal behavior and relationships between institutional response to such behavior and the behavior itself. Students (N=838) responding to a questionnaire indicated they believed social and family problems account for three-fourths of suicide threats and attempts. Depression was most commonly viewed as related to…

Describes age patterning of White and non-White suicide rates which reveal a consistent divergence: White suicide rates increase with age while non-White suicides peak in youthful years. Analyzes six explanatory hypotheses including: (1) differential life expectancy; (2) screening out of the violence prone; (3) role and status; and (4) values.…

This article focuses on some of the humiliating practices forced on secondary teachers--practices which discourage and drive away productive and talented individuals. Included are: presence of nonlearners in the classroom, lack of opportunity for teacher participation in decision making, and lack of esteem given teachers by the public. (KC)

The most important contribution the humanities makes to public policy is the sound education of those who will make future public policy. The humanists' task is to provide continuity, to educate each generation about its intellectual, spiritual, moral, and political birthright from which public policy must flow. (MLW)

Future trends in population are described as they relate to developed and developing nations. It is suggested that for the next 20 years there will be a decrease in population growth rates for all areas of the world except Africa. (Author/SA)

Some of the major concerns regarding competency-based education (CBE) and ways of dealing with them are discussed. CBE is viewed as an opportunity for educators to work for real improvement in the teaching and learning process. (MP)

Violence against women is identified as an outcome of the social structure and ideology of gender domination, particularly related to reproduction, sexuality and nurturance. Feminist strategies to achieve liberation through the criminal justice system must take into account the limitations of its structure. (Author/JAC)

Discusses economic and social conditions confronting youths, i.e., youths' economic role and social policies and practices. Personal experiences in a community agency in Chicago reflect the community's relationships with youths and the role of agencies assisting young people. (Author)

Undue emphasis upon Indian tribes having high suicide rates has created the impression that all Indian groups have high rates. The wide variations that exist among the tribes are often ignored. Results of the available studies of suicide among the various Indian tribal groups are presented. (Author)

Presents information gained from interviews with 135 distinguished scholars on the basic concepts in their field of expertise, the concepts they believe it is important for young learners to grasp in the next 20 years. The implications of these ideas for the curriculum are discussed. (IRT)

Nine model programs for relating curriculum to the needs of society are presented. These come from a number of countries and are designed to benefit both society and the individual student. (JMF)

Notes prevailing racial standards in employment, health care, income security, and education. Discusses continuing segregation in schools and housing. Suggests that the elements of Humanism provide practical solutions for this dilemma. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)

Examines the recent growth of interest in conflict studies as a dimension of peace education and explores various ways of developing workable approaches to conflict studies. (DB)

Problems facing western societies during the 1980s are predicted in this article. Energy-related social upheaval may be ahead. (SA)