Describes the development of regulations to implement Prince Edward Island legislation guaranteeing the rights of the francophone community to French first-language instruction and participation in program development and administration. Discusses difficulties in devising an administrative scheme acceptable to both French and English communities.…

Demonstrates that the internal politics of the Church of Scotland, its missionary policies and the social reformist agenda of its evangelical leaders, both in Scotland and in Nova Scotia, were important factors in the shaping of public opinion in support of state schooling in Nova Scotia. Uses the Pictou district as a case study. (KS)

Communication is the key to success and a stumbling block to pursuit of information-literate population. Many library media specialists and teachers withdraw from larger professional concerns and concentrate on resolving locally pressing problems. Societal factors also hinder the integration of library skills into the curriculum. Politics and…

Although Latin America once was a focal point for student activism, decline of activism is now obvious. Macropolitical causes include the legacy of authoritarian rule, redemocratization, and decline of the left. Unprecedented growth, privatization, intellectual change, and research trends have changed the conditions for activism in higher…

Traces the development of Ecuador's program of indigenous bilingual intercultural education. Describes the acceptance of a common alphabet for all indigenous languages; the "Macac" educational model; and the creation of bilingual primary and secondary schools and teacher training colleges. Stresses the importance of intercultural…

Decries the prevalence of "racism,""sexual harassment," and "speciesism" labels applied to supposed violators of "political correctness" (PC). When freedom of speech on college campuses is held hostage to political correctness, K-12 education is bound to be affected. This new brand of McCarthyism cheapens…

Systems chosen for teacher appraisal in both United Kingdom and United States frequently reflect interests of end users rather than teachers themselves. Drawing on experiences of group of teachers involved in open-ended evaluation process, this paper examines various appraisal systems and argues for those empowering teachers to reflect on their…

Universities can undergird democracy by promoting and defending truth, guarding against despotism, and providing opportunity. To avoid perpetuating the effects of ascription, truly democratic universities must select among students and distribute benefits in ways that are meritocratic but weaken the transmission of status and wealth into which…

Reviews developments in higher education in four Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) in east Asia. Contends that improvements have resulted from policies that strengthen and develop scientific and technological capacity. Stresses the link between effective higher education and economic well-being. (CFR)

Although school boards are venerable U.S. institutions symbolizing local control and grass-roots determination, they do not work well and never have, despite establishment of superintendencies and privatization efforts. Needed reforms include establishing training and background requirements, banning educational conflicts of interest, strictly…

Explores the content of middle school reforms, focusing on how they diverge from conventional school practices, school norms, and school politics. Argues that norms of community and integration will need to replace many of the competitive, individualistic, and bureaucratic norms embedded in current practice. (Author/PAM)

Examines Germany's preservice and inservice teacher education, noting the role of educational research (ER). The paper discusses agencies and partners in the promotion of ER, dissemination of ER, its impact on policy and practice, priorities and trends in ER, and research and the status of teachers and teacher education. (SM)

Discusses preservice and inservice teacher education in The Netherlands, the role of educational research, and the need to bring general and specialized support organizations together within the educational system. Teacher education's place in the Dutch educational system makes it difficult to create functional relationships between teacher…

The parallel political marketplace conceptualization is used to analyze the political environment in which colleges and universities operate, including the effect of citizen/consumer groups on institutional marketing decisions, advocacy organizations, flow of favors and threats in political systems, political roles served by marketing, and…

Adjusting an educational-capital-improvement project to a limited budget may mean deferral of equipment and furniture, changes in the acoustical-visual-thermal environment, and space reduction. The challenge affecting deferral decisions is to determine whether the deferral will have an adverse affect on teaching and learning. (MLF)