The president emeritus of the University of California proposes that some aspects of the ethics of the academic profession are disintegrating slowly and that mutual trust within the community is eroding. Political and financial influences are seen to be largely responsible for this decline. (MSE)

The initial training of the United Kingdom's primary teachers is undergoing major restructuring. This article analyzes the main strands of these changes over the last 10 years, examining both the politicization of teacher education and the development of theoretical perspectives that reveal the complexity of the nature of professional knowledge.…

Discusses the evaluation of second and foreign language programs, focusing on whether such evaluations should be summative or formative; use outside experts or program staff; emphasize qualitative or quantitative data; and concentrate on the process or the product. An annotated bibliography discusses six important works in the field. (78…

The role of the teacher-librarian and the school library at black secondary schools in South Africa is investigated, with a focus on the Cape Peninsula, in the context of political, social and economic change. Recommendations are made, and it is concluded that funds are needed for additional librarians, libraries, collections, and training.…

Discusses possible impacts of the general aging of America's population, general economic conditions, and changing technology on education-related legislation and political priorities, the rural economy, and educational strategies. Examines the effects of these impacts on the academic and social integration of high-risk rural students and,…

An examination of cultural pluralism in Israeli society and education questions Israel's commitment to cultural pluralism and argues that the guiding ideology of Israel's educational system emphasizes nation building. The proposed integrative national and cultural agenda ignores Israeli Palestinians and favors cultures and traditions of Jews of…

Asserts that research on parents of children with special needs often reveals their lack of power and difficulty in establishing partnerships with professionals. Reports on a study of parents of 114 special needs students. Finds that parents of mild/moderate learning difficulties do not have powerful advocacy groups to promote their cause. (CFR)

One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody offers a listing of his gifts and legacies, which fall into the categories of libraries, lyceums, athenaeum, art, music; science; model housing; education; exploration; patriotic causes; historical societies; hospitals; churches; legacies; and…

The theoretical basis and practical alternatives of critical pedagogy are applied to graduate courses in physical education by illustrating how critical pedagogy affirms the personal and bridges it to the political; by analyzing and deconstructing the faulty paradigmatic assumptions of physical education in higher education; and by providing an…

Preparing teachers for cultural diversity is complex. Teachers need multiple opportunities to construct understandings of the effect of values on constructed reality, dominant forces in society, political and economic contexts for decision making, and the impact of culture. Constructivist orientations provide foundations for teacher education that…

Elaborates on issues surrounding the whole language debate, particularly the issue of qualitative research. Discusses differences in what the opposing parties mean by "research." Submits that, although it is reasonable to hold teachers accountable for learning, there are valid criticisms of traditional standardized testing. Speculates…

Presents an allegory based on the development and dissemination of the National Geography Standards. Uses the allegory to introduce a series of articles dealing with the Standards. Suggests that geography teachers acquire and use the Standards, entitled "Geography for Life: National Geography Standards." (CFR)

Examines empirical data related to the potential and actual demand for lifelong adult education in Argentina. Argues that the country's continuing education efforts are responding to current neoconservative economic, social, and educational practices, and as such reproduce and reinforce educational, social, and occupational stratification. (16…

Introduces 21 papers on racial inequality, examining 2 documents that significantly influenced American aspirations early in the century--"An American Dilemma" (Gunnar Myrdal) and "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas." The article discusses the impact of racial inequality on public education and the role of public…

Examines how the college accreditation process can allow a centralized body of bureaucrats to impose a political agenda through their control of funding. The author provides the example of Aquinas College (Michigan) to show how this process can threaten educational quality by forcing changes in the curriculum and administrative practices to…