This document, which is designed to assess the political realities for lifelong learning in Great Britain in the 1990s, contains five papers. The introductory papers, "Editor's Preface" (Nick Small) and "Foreword" (Richard Hoggart), set the stage for the remaining three papers and present a brief overview of their contents and…

With public demand and recent federal legislation calling for high standards and improved student performance, virtually every state in the nation has created and administered statewide tests that measure student progress over time. The requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 will result in increased use of these tests. After careful…

During an investigation made to determine to what extent teachers in the United States had organized teachers' associations previous to the forming of the National Education Association, the American Lyceum was found to be the first educational institution, of which teachers were a part, having a program calculated to improve the educational…

Policy statements and position papers are presented that are intended as recommendations and guidelines for member institutions. They cover education, research, delivery of care, peer review, freedoms and responsibilities of individuals and institutions, national health programs, interdisciplinary education, radiation, and due process. (MLW)

Science educators (N=28) were asked to indicate whether 23 policy statements and 24 corresponding statements of needed research (appearing in "Crisis in Science Education") represented a critical need, a definite need or a low priority need. Statements seen as critically important by one-half or more respondents are listed and discussed.…

This position paper reviews federal efforts to improve transition opportunities for youth with disabilities, including the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994. It supports the value of school-to-work concepts and principles but stresses the necessity of providing adequate safeguards and supports in state plans and local programs and…

Describes linguistically and culturally diverse children who speak languages other than English, and the special challenges they present early-care and education specialists. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests educators can best help such children by acknowledging and responding to the importance of the…

Contains questions raised about the National Association for the Education of Young Children's position paper on linguistic and cultural diversity, and answers prepared by the association's staff liaison to the Multicultural/Bilingual Panel. (ET)

This article focuses on homeless families, the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. The article summarizes current research on the characteristics of homeless families and provides an overview of government homeless policy. Recommendations are presented for developing future homeless policies that incorporate family principles.…

A national survey identified key elements of post-1980 position papers on the health, education, and welfare of children up to eight years old. Content analysis revealed consistent themes and a consensus of professional thought on recommended responses to concerns voiced in the position papers. Survey results revealed the need for expansion and…

This position paper generates consensus regarding the contribution of the social foundations of education (SFE) to effective teaching. The paper distinguishes the meanings of SFE from those of foundations of education, states the contributions of SFE instruction in teacher education programs, and proposes relevant content and processes of study.…

Discusses commonly asked questions about welfare, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), welfare reform, and its possible effects on child care. Asserts that welfare reform must maintain consistent standards; lower the state-match requirement for AFDC child care; set minimum public payment levels; inform parents of their rights; increase…

Illustrating contexts for and voices of the Indigenous humanities, this essay aims to clarify what the Indigenous humanities can mean for reclaiming education as Indigenous knowledges and pedagogies. After interrogating the visual representation of education and place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, the essay turns to media constructions of…

Universal Design (UD) is a new approach to educational access that is receiving a great deal of attention. At this point, it is in its exploratory stages in the context of higher education. In recognition of the potential importance of this new paradigm and the need for focused initiatives in the field, a UD Think Tank was formulated and hosted by…

An earlier version of this article was delivered as the Chair's Address at the Opening General Session of the CCCC Convention in New York, March 2003. I review the current mission and position statements of the organization by calling attention to the ways in which our current social and political climate challenges our ability to meet our goals…