Various types of after-school child care programs are discussed, and characteristics of high-quality programs, such as staff requirements, parental involvement, and space needs are identified. Suggestions for administering and financing these programs are included. (PP)

Comments on the Widmar v. Vincent Supreme Court decision dealing with the use of university buildings by student religious groups. Clarifies the University of Missouri-Kansas City position on the place of worship activities in campus facilities. Implications of the decision on the separation of church and state are discussed. (JAC)

This paper addresses issues affecting the education of teachers in three areas: (1) social and economic factors; (2) philosophical and pedagogical questions; and (3) governance of teacher education processes. Preservice, inservice, and beginning teacher education are treated as parts of a whole; cooperation at different levels is urged. (PP)

Examines the literacy program in Cape Verde against theories of cultural production and reproduction. Argues that the use of Portuguese rather than the Capeverdean dialect reproduces a colonial, elitist mentality, and that functional literacy in Portuguese fails to provide Capeverdeans with opportunities for critical reflection and social…

Drawing on his experiences as director of admissions at the University of Virginia, the author comments on the character and qualifications of today's college-bound students and on the responsibilities shared by high schools and colleges for increasing these students' preparedness. (PGD)

Increasing social fragmentation has resulted in human alienation and a subsequent lack of power to achieve. Education must initiate a renewal process by providing a "public space" or a common world in which human beings with diverse backgrounds can integrate individual perspectives toward common action to improve schools and society. (Author/MJL)

Although in the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was a precipitous decline in private school enrollment, this trend has reversed itself. The function of schooling as one of socialization or education is debated. The roles of government and religion in education are discussed. (JN)

Discusses the health risks associated with adolescent pregnancy as well as the social consequences. Results indicate that though the use of contraceptives is increasing, half the sexually active students do not use any contraceptives. Suggests that age-appropriate sex education begin early and emphasize values and self-esteem. (JAC)

Analyzes moral experience and discusses components of moral character that the moral educator should take into account. The analysis stresses the importance of moral character, seen partly in terms of the blind development of innate psychic capacities in response to environmental factors and the deliberate policies of educators. (AM)

Examines the role of public schools in promoting social and economic progress and discusses the future costs of inadequate investments in public education. Research shows that education reduces racial and ethnic prejudice and that literacy increases worker productivity. Inadequate education is directly related to increased unemployment, welfare…

It is the responsibility of the educational institution to provide for the career-related as well as academic needs of its students. Two basic concerns of institutions wishing to implement a successful program of academic and career advising focus on 14 recommended steps and funding requirements. (JN)

Makes a case for affective education based on the assertion that affective-interpersonal skills make possible continually expanding human productivity. (Author/JM)

Describes how economic and social forces are leading to changes within the urban family. Holds that schooling has not kept pace with changes in technology and employment opportunities. (Author/GC)

Reviews a study of 12 London inner-city secondary schools, "Fifteen Thousand Hours," by Michael Rutter, Barbara Maughan, Peter Mortimore, Janet Ouston, and Alan Smith. Emphasizes the book's findings that, despite contrary evidence from studies by James Coleman and Christopher Jencks, students' success depends largely on which schools…

In this article, children's behavior problems in school are described as reflecting dysfunctional family relationships. Actions that school personnel might take to help the child and his family are discussed. (Author/MC)