The Christian educational community will be enhanced when all persons within it treat each other with the respect and dignity that is their right. Where teachers are poorly paid or treated like children by administrators, respect is diminished and the educational process suffers. (Author/SJL)

The humanistic, moral, and essentially religious (re-ligare: to tie together) nature of education is examined to answer the questions: What are we educating for? And what kind of community are we trying to create through education? (MJB)

The human being, while essentially solitary and desiring independence, is at the same time deeply in need of companionship and acceptance and is concerned for the well-being of others. (JD)

A science fiction story humorously relates the discovery of human computational abilities in an age when computers are believed to be the only means of solving number problems. (AV)

Children's Self-Social Constructs Tests indicate that a direct approach to enhancing self-concept, primarily through strengthening a positive racial image, promotes a stronger self-concept, and use of children's literature holding the Negro in high esteem seems a successful avenue to this result. (JD)

Discusses the institutionalization of children in child care centers. Describes characteristics of institutions that tend to dehumanize individuals. Characteristics relate to (1) space allotment; (2) the use of time; (3) privacy; (4) personal property; (5) meaning and responsibility; (6) spontaneity; (7) security and safety; (8) individuals…

Presents a Russian mother's thoughts on her child's entry into school. Argues that education must promote the development of a free person. Discusses the institutional barriers to freedom and individuality for student and teacher alike. Recommends a radical restructuring of adults' relations with children. Expresses the belief that perestroika…

Explains the importance of the "excellence with decency" concept for educators and the children and families they serve through a first-person account of one teacher's experience with National Coalition schools. This experience helped renew the teacher's faith in educational leaders' ability to help all children learn well and the public…

The promotion of equal learning opportunities is crucially important for the improvement of the quality of life of millions of people. The virtues of education in preparing learners for life, for meaningful interaction with other human beings, for constructive civic and political involvement, and for successful economic participation stand beyond…

In many western countries, corporal punishment has been abolished as a form of punishment in criminal trials and in schools. Under South African common law, persons entitled to enforce discipline may inflict corporal punishment within certain guidelines established by the Supreme Court. For the first time in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), the…

The emergence of the information society introduces the academic community to the most significant revolution since the invention of the printing press. The growing use of computers can lead to a depreciation of self-worth. Since the machine can handle complex logical applications with considerably more speed and accuracy than most people, many…

States the opinion that, even with extensive biological knowledge of man, there are many features concerning human interactions which cannot be explained. (CP)

Among the reflections shared are that many persons will follow a positive course of action in human relations once definite leadership is given. The future of human relations in America is said to lie in an acceptance of cultural pluralism. (Author/AM)

Two cases illustrate the vast number of the forgotten aged with acute problems and life and death experiences, who are in dire need of protective services. The time has come to evaluate and assist the elderly in their steps toward renewed pride, dignity, and self-respect. (Author/PC)

Liberal Education is defended against the "new vocationalism" (fewer students in liberal arts programs) as the liberating experience which prevents the fragmentation of society into "a patternless mosaic of technicians who know everything about their jobs except how they fit into the overall scheme of things." (JT)