This article lists the reforms and legislation proposed by House of Representatives Republicans in their "Contract with America" and examines the impact on children with exceptionalities. The article contends that the "Contract" includes several budgetary proposals that could have a detrimental effect on education programs for…

Discusses how postmodern theories might contribute to the development of Asian American Studies as an intellectual field of inquiry and a vehicle for political and social change. The author explains how the postmodern direction toward inclusion, multiplicity, and heterogeneity is particularly well suited to an analysis of the contemporary Asian…

Discusses Alain Locke and his allies' views regarding the advancement of the black race during the early years of the Harlem Renaissance. The author examines the ideological feud between black academic Abram Harris, Jr. and white magazine editor V. F. Calverton that illustrates the problem of white interference in the efforts of black scholars…

Reviews the author's experiences in adult education over a quarter century; cites obstacles to adult education's role in social change and the lag in theoretical development. Depicts the future of adult education in response to three challenges: internationalization of the market, ecological awareness, and the theoretical and intellectual…

Describes a classroom exercise designed to heighten student interest in and understanding of political labels. Presents a survey to help students place themselves on the political spectrum. Suggests that discussion following such a survey will help students understand peoples' reactions to change. (DK)

Observation, questionnaires, and interviews at a South London adult education center showed that adult education offers a number of alternative examples but within a predominantly middle-class atmosphere. The dimension of equal opportunities and social justice is present but not yet a significant force in adult education. (SK)

Describes one teacher's approach to teaching students how to write research papers by involving them in providing practical proposals to significant problems faced by their schools. Gives a step-by-step outline for producing the final research essay. (HB)

Advocates providing health and human services in cooperation with public schools. Reports on the work of the federally sponsored School-Linked Integrated Services Study Team, which examined the development and implementation of integrated services, and found resistance to such change among some service providers. (MDM)

This introduction to the special issue on student political activism and attitudes notes the importance of college student attitudes toward politics, education, and society in affecting campus politics, academic choices, and society. (MSE)

Comparison of a 1980 survey of college students and a recent study of five colleges and universities suggests changes in student attitudes, including greater optimism, less selfishness, greater participation in social action. Evidence suggests a rise in volunteerism precedes a period of student activism. Implications for colleges and universities…

A discussion of volunteers on the college campus looks at research on volunteerism in the United States in general and on campuses in particular, and reviews literature on volunteer motivation, the college campus as a context for transmission of values, and the importance of mentors in development of humanitarian concern. (MSE)

A participatory research process with inner-city unemployed people in New Zealand demonstrated that (1) consumers of social services should have greater input in policymaking and (2) consumers can work actively and collectively to effect change without blind commitment to a particular ideology. (SK)

Describes the written language situation of China's minority groups, giving particular focus to script reforms and the creation of new scripts after the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. (17 references) (Author/CB)

Provides several different definitions for the concept of solidarity and stresses the need to act on its principles of unity and helping those in need. Describes various outreach activities that church members have participated in and urges others to work toward unification. (YKH)

Provides selected resources in Catholic social teaching for elementary and secondary education. Lists publications and activities for staff development and classroom materials. (YKH)