Describes the Catholic Education Ministries (CEM) of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, focusing on its vision of total Catholic education and recognition that parish religious education is just as important as Catholic elementary school religion. Describes the CEM's efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two groups and its evolution…

Suggests that educators view youth violence in terms of health and science rather than politics and philosophy. Considers 11 ways to help curb violence; e.g., emphasize primary prevention, expect complex problems to require complex solutions, intervene early, focus on children, work with the community, recognize the relationship between safe…

Japanese nursery school and kindergarten activities are designed to facilitate the socialization of Japanese children. The culture of the home and the culture of the school (and by extension the rest of Japanese society) are so different from each other that it is believed the open and unselfconscious help of the education system is necessary to…

This reaction to Mitchell Yell (EC 611 140) contends that a trend toward judicially ordered least restrictive environment (LRE) placements for children with disabilities has begun. School officials are urged to take a more active role in restructuring educational systems so that inclusion can become a reality. If educators do not take the lead,…

Brief reviews of the 10 must-reads for school leaders, selected by editors from all the books reviewed in this issue. (MLF)

Discusses the importance of precollegiate global education for students who will have to compete in a larger global economy. Reviews aspects and practices related to three dimensions global education: global issues and topics (environmental, economic, and political); cultural studies; and global interconnections pertaining to American foreign…

This paper records some of the important changes that have been forced on British universities regarding performance and accountability. It also proposes an analysis of postindustrialism, relating it briefly to the modernity/postmodernity debate. Finally, some positive conclusions concerning the future role of the university are provided. (GLR)

The forerunners of today's innercity Catholic schools had as their mission the education of poor immigrant children. Today, needy African-American and Hispanic children, many of whom are not Catholic, fill innercity Catholic schools. Their parents view the schools as a safe alternative to public education. (Author/MSE)

A survey of 1,151 working students in Washington community colleges identified such enrollment barriers as scheduling difficulties and finances. Students were most satisfied with quality of instruction, equipment, and training relevance, least satisfied with financial aid, job information, and course availability. (SK)

Increasingly, elementary schools are expected to serve as centers in a systematic network of child services. If schools become umbrella social service agencies, their historic educational function may be jeopardized. Perhaps local social service agencies should set up field offices in school buildings with their own staffs and managers. (MLH)

One elementary school located in a depressed area (Norfolk, Virginia) created a computerized service directory and referral system providing immediate, accurate information on available children's services. The principal or counselor accesses the database by indicating individual student characteristics, such as low achievement or family problems,…

Research consistently shows links between eating breakfast and learning. Many resources, including the National School Breakfast Program, are available to help parents who cannot provide breakfast at home. The article offers suggestions to help parents make creative, child-pleasing breakfasts and become active in planning school breakfasts. (SM)

Discusses teacher shortages in French language instruction areas in Canada, both core and immersion; the rationalization of programs; staffing and financial support among Alberta's tertiary education; language teacher preparation; and continuing professional development. Suggestions are made as to how a smaller university can better fulfill its…

Examined student observations of bullied peers and reactions of school professionals to situations involving bullying and victimization. Findings from 207 secondary school students revealed that high school students saw the problem of victimization by bullies as significant and widespread. Most students (69 percent) who observed victimization of…

Argues that public schools can be a means of developing and nurturing community. Discusses two forms of community: rule-oriented, contract-bound (gesellschaft) and personal-sharing oriented (gemeinschaft). Suggests modes of skill development necessary for educational leaders. Reflects on ways of integrating homeless children and new immigrants…