Explores why, despite large increases of Hispanics in the U.S. population, the proportion of Hispanics in higher education continues to lag. Articles address community colleges' role, political implications, and the controversy of new Spanish-language requirements in certain majors. (EV)

Reviews literature on exclusion and overrepresentation in special education, finding lack of dialogue between these discourse communities. Analyzes concepts of "culture" and "space." Concludes that practitioners and researchers should acknowledge assumptions about difference, culture, and space to improve the experience of marginalized students…

Focuses on the issue of redistricting in the United States with the release of the 2000 census. Discusses the redistricting principles that states must follow: (1) population equality specifically for the congressional and legislative districts; (2) the Voting Rights Act with a focus on Sections 5 and 2; and (3) racial gerrymandering. (CMK)

Addresses what should be learned through service learning in political science identifying two objectives: (1) transmitting knowledge; and (2) developing active citizens. Believes that it is necessary to impart factual knowledge about politics through service learning in order to create educated students and engaged citizens in political science.…

Suggests that the 1980s neoliberal renaissance marketized education, with negative social consequences. Examines the emergence and promotion of a national-level discourse that positioned schools in the service of the economy. Ethnographic research shows how local growth elite utilized this discourse to further their own race and class interests,…

Examines and analyzes the educational planning practices in Turkey at the national level after the planned development period (1963-2002). The principles, policies, and goals related to education in development plans and how far they were put into practice are summarized in eight sections. (Contains 2 tables and 24 references.) (MLF)

Draws on the experience of the Pan-Canadian science curriculum development process as an example of the more general problem of integrating science and environmental education. Transforming structures and processes of school science to enable different teacher and student roles involves closing the gap between curriculum development and…

Two reviews of an ambitious comparative study of elementary classroom practices and realities in the United States (Michigan), England, France, Russia, and India. There is no single definition of best practice in education, for both means and ends are culturally specific. Recent English educational policy emphasizing a generic definition and…

Presents a lesson plan focusing on the film, "Dr. Strangelove" by Stanley Kubrick, and describes the film in detail. Reviews the historical background about the film to assist students in understanding the themes presented. Discusses the characters in the film and their possible real-life counterparts. (CMK)

Profile of Paul Vallas, superintendent of the Philadelphia public school system. Vallas is credited with turning around the Chicago public school system during his tenure as superintendent from 1995 to 2001. He is known as a nontraditional superintendent, a tireless worker, and firm believer in accountability. (WFA)

Examined ethnic identity search and commitment, importance of ethnicity as identity issue, and relationship of ethnic identity to self-esteem among college students (N=196). Found exploration of ethnic identity issues was higher among minority students, and ethnicity was rated more important to minority students. Self-esteem was related to…

A school fund-raising drive for a young cancer victim at Twality Junior High School in Tigard, Oregon, became a legal hassle with the involvement of a professional fund-raising organization being investigated for mishandling funds. Advises making a thorough background check before letting anyone take custody of funds raised through the school.…

In the experience of the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia, university management approaches emphasizing selective cutbacks generate considerable political conflict. The business perspective recommends decisiveness but offers little implementation help. Management of conflict, collegiality, and the conditions leading to…

In May 1988, New Jersey Commissioner of Education Saul Cooperman allowed the state department of education to take over the Jersey City (New Jersey) public schools. Because of nepotism, cronyism, and overzealous fault finding, this state-school district confrontation ended ignominiously for both parties. States contemplating takeover legislation…

The paper discusses the Regular Education Initiative as a conceptual revolution, as a political strategy, and as a flawed policy initiative. It argues that the REI focuses on a small number of highly emotional issues, such as integration, nonlabeling, efficiency, and excellence, which distract attention from deeper analysis. (Author/JDD)