The principal of a school that used a school and community survey (described in the previous article by Regina Paul) explains how the survey was used to improve instruction. (Author/JM)

Legal issues raised by the movement to divestiture of university investments in South African concerns are addressed. Outlined are the standards of care for trustees in the management of university funds, with implications for the economic health of the institution. (Journal availability: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 W. Centennial Rd.,…

Maintains that schools have the responsibility for developing humane and democratic citizens and indicates that this responsibility can best be met if educators develop more systematic instruction regarding prejudice and discrimination. Ways in which curriculum should be reoriented include teaching students to distinguish between fact and opinion…

Faculty Title VII litigation, challenges to the faculty evaluation process, and possible jucidial responses to faculty claims are reviewed. A proposed model would temper judicial interference in faculty employment disputes by informed deferences while preserving the unique character of academic institutions. (Journal availbility: Boston Univ. Law…

University presidents must join other leaders in society in attacking problems confronting the U.S. They must become more involved in public policy formation by serving on important community, state, and national projects; by involving outside leaders in academic decisions; by serving on boards and commissions; and by working with public…

In determining the university's responsibility to bargain with faculty in a special program at Central Michigan University, court opinions juxtaposed two measures, with conflicting results. The two approaches are analyzed and evaluated. Available from Dennis & Co., 251 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203, $3.50. (MSE)

When supported by school and community facilities and reinforced by workplace health education, the family can serve as an effective channel for health education and the implementation and practice of wellness activities. (LH)

Sweden's sex-role ideology and policy of counteracting sex-role learning through the schools are described. Correspondence between policy and practice is reported. Parents tended to affirm some non-sex-determined standards, while reinforcing sex-typed behavior more than cross-sex-typed behavior. Most teachers made efforts to counteract sex roles.…

A longitudinal study was conducted of over 2,000 young men through high school and for five years beyond. This excerpt from Volume VI of the Youth in Transition series presents a number of the authors' recommendations. (Author/MLF)

Takes a hard look at middle-level education--where it has been, where it is, and where it should be going. (Editor/RK)

It is the school's responsibility to aid parents in learning how to deal with their children, since our society offers little in the way of parent "training." (MB)

Schools once had a premier role in acquainting youngsters with all dimensions of culture, says the author, who chides educators for ever allowing the situation to deteriorate. Combines literary allusions and colorful references in telling educators how they can bring culture back to the curriculum. (Editor/RK)

This policy statement of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities attempts to clarify the obligations and opportunities basic to fulfillment of the international responsibilities of higher education. International education is defined and its purposes outlined. College responsibility is noted and a call for commitment is made.…

Over the past 10 or 15 years, gifted education has been transformed. Major changes have occurred in the areas of theory and research, instruction and programming, and consideration of special populations' needs. This theme issue overviews all three areas, focusing on reconceptualized notions of intelligence, alternatives to discontinued pullout…

Discusses a study that examined 11 parents' assessment of their involvement in their children's education. Except for two divorced mothers, the majority of participants consistently provided advocacy/support to their children throughout their entire school lives. Only one parent exercised real decision-making involvement in her child's school.…