In one of its more significant provisions, the Education Amendments of 1972 makes sex discrimination, once a philosophic or a moral issue, a legal issue as well. (Editor)

If the United States is really serious about improving education, it must do a better job of curriculum planning at several different levels and involve all imterested parties, including the students, in defining the school's mission and forming a consensus on educational needs and options. (MSE)

Provides three broad suggestions to get parents involved in school programs: (1) create lines of communication; (2) provide parent education; and (3) recruit parent volunteers. (MD)

Just as the communication and information processing abilities of the computer transform the processes of which it becomes a part, so does the computer transform the nature of education and the functions of teachers and schools. (MT)

Using the schools to achieve racial balance, eliminate poverty, fight drug abuse, prevent pregnancy, and reduce youth suicide is too large a task. Teachers and principals should address educational issues, not unmet social needs. To improve the educational performance of the schools, the quality of life for youth must first be improved. (MSE)

Describes Catholic education as a process of developing capacities for two roles--one as a member of the Catholic church and the other as a citizen of the nation and the world. Points to sectarian and secular temptations to be avoided in Catholic education. (DMM)

Analyzes the current relationship of academic science and the federal government, from the perspective of federal science policy. Observes trends toward clarification of the roles of the various sectors and institutions involved in science, strengthening of these sectors, and strengthening of the linkages that bind them. (Author/KH)

This study examined the quality of education received by 493 students in four urban elementary schools by collecting information on student achievement, classroom observations, and teacher interviews for a two-year period. Results indicate student progress is influenced by teacher, school, and community characteristics, and specific school factors…

A four-year project compared how teachers, students, and parents perceived the climate of the secondary schools in Greenfield, Massachusetts, through responses to eight value statements about the purposes of school. Data suggested students felt more positive than parents or teachers about the school's ability to prepare them for later life. (NEC)

Addresses the question of how to bring about a change in the most effective and efficient manner. States that the effectiveness of change lies in the method employed and offers points to be stressed if beneficial change is to occur in an educational institution. (EL)

Examines a recent trend in American businesses--workplace democracy--and what it means for education, with specific suggestions for classroom methodology. Discusses democracy in American businesses, education's role in preparing future business employees, and suggestions for business educators. (CT)

Actions taken to counter alcoholism in Belgium toward the end of the 19th century are discussed. Why the primary school was enlisted in the fight against the social problem, what initiatives were developed, and what results were achieved are considered. (RM)

A major nuclear exchange between America and the Soviet Union would probably result in the total annihilation of humankind. Social studies educators have a special responsibility to their students to search out all viable alternatives to nuclear deterrence and to make them known. (RM)

Public art has contributed a great deal to urban environments. Part of the credit for the acceptance of this art by the public must go to art education. However, problems with urban vandalism remain critical. (IS)