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Putka, Gary – Wall Street Journal, 1992
Reports that a Texas advocacy group discovered thousands of errors in U.S. history textbooks. Notes that the books underwent the review after drawing favorable reactions from Texas education officials. Identifies possible explanations for the errors and steps being taken to reduce errors in the future. (SG)
Descriptors: History Instruction, Publishing Industry, Secondary Education, Textbook Content
Cox, Caroline – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
Ways teachers have used insects in and out of the classroom to help nurture children's fascination are discussed. Projects for elementary, secondary, and college classes are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
McGreevy, Ann; Jaquith, Diane – Gifted Education International, 1990
Described is a community Hobby and Interest Night which provides children and adults with an opportunity to display hobbies, collections, and interests. Such a program is particularly valuable for gifted students who are able to display their achievements, be exposed to new interests, and meet possible mentors and resource people. (DB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Hobbies
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Greer, W. Dwaine – Journal of Aesthetic Education, 1992
Maintains that the development of discipline-based art education (DBAE) was based in large part on the earlier work of Harry S. Broudy. Explains Broudy's view that aesthetics education once reserved for the elite should be part of the education of every citizen. Describes links between Broudy's work and lessons developed as part of DBAE. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Curriculum Development, Educational History
Montana State Univ., Bozeman. Watercourse. – 1993
A Water Celebration is a free one- to three-day event to entertain and educate communities about the importance of water. Celebrations organized for school children include classroom activities, exhibit areas, contests, games, and teacher networking opportunities. Celebrations for adults range from water conservation conventions to forums on wise…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Exhibits
Kennon, Donald R.; Kerr, Mary Lee – 1989
A detailed and descriptive narrative is presented about the U.S. flag's history, development, symbolic meaning, and overall importance. Information about the U.S. seal and how it identifies what the United States stands for as a nation is given. A motto is defined as a word or phrase that expresses one's principles, religious, moral, or patriotic…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Government (Administrative Body), Higher Education, Social Studies
Department of Education, Washington, DC. – 1992
This booklet is intended to be a guide for local communities concerning the six National Education Goals articulated in 1990 and on how to become an "America 2000 Community" in the context of that program. There are four principal criteria for an America 2000 Community: (1) Adopt the six National Education Goals; (2) Develop a…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, National Programs
Steinschneider, Janice – 1993
Volume III of a three-volume guide to school-based and school-linked health centers, this document notes that communities that wish to continue existing school-based health clinics or to start new ones may need to explore federal support for health center operations. This manual identifies federal health, education, and social programs which…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, School Health Services
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1991
Although schools have the primary responsibility for educating children and adolescents, schools alone cannot prevent the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Preventing youth from smoking, drinking, and using drugs must be a collaborative effort, jointly undertaken by the school, community, and youths themselves. This guide was developed to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Children, Drinking
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Special Education. – 1977
Two advertisements and two brochures for the California Search and Serve program are presented in this excerpt from the California Search and Serve "Search Guidelines and Resource Manual." The materials are designed to promote community involvement in the identification of handicapped persons, from birth through age 21, so that they may…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Involvement, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Zenke, Larry L. – 1983
Improvements in the public schools of Tulsa, Oklahoma, are reported in this document. Part 1, an introductory statement by the Oklahoma Superintendent of Schools, reviews successes in implementing a management-team approach to decentralizing decision making and improving the effectiveness of schools. Part 2 describes programs and policies that…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Clark, Donald M.; Hughes, James H. – 1986
The final report describes activities and products of a 3-year project to prepare private sector volunteers to become actively involved in special education through a networking system of industry-education partnerships. Using a trainer of trainers model, the project conducted workshops and produced a training package which includes a program…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Industry, Models
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1988
This technical assistance handbook is designed to serve local educators, vocational education administrators, and advisory committee members as a guide and an initial source of information in the establishment and maintenance of local advisory committees. The handbook highlights the policies and procedures of the Idaho State Division of Vocational…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Educational Policy, Guidelines, Models
Mitchell, Patricia Bruce, Ed. – 1981
The guide presents six papers designed to help people become effective advocates for gifted and talented children. In "Effective Advocacy: Understanding the Process and Avoiding the Pitfalls," P. Mitchell considers such obstacles as using an adversarial rather than a persuasive approach and being impatient. She charts a procedure for more…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Duwa, Susan M.; Luppino, Lori L. – 1984
Developed by the Florida Parent to Parent Support Program, two manuals provide materials for developing local parent-to-parent support groups for parents of children with a broad range of special needs, including those with sensory, physical, or learning disorders; developmental disabilities; emotional disturbances; and those at high risk for or…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Education, Parent Participation
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