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Bowers, C. A. – 1997
This book posits that public schools and universities currently reinforce a culture of denial regarding global environmental trends, and that education, from the primary grades to universities, must be totally revamped to support new, ecologically sustainable paths for society. In Chapter 1, it is argued that few public school teachers and…
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
DeRoche, Edward F.; Williams, Mary M. – 1998
This resource book provides ideas, strategies, techniques, examples, and resources for organizing, implementing, sustaining, and assessing character education programs in K-12 schools. The text is organized into several topics: (1) historical and theoretical bases for character education; (2) a description of a comprehensive character education…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1998
This booklet provides guidelines for school planners and designers on the state requirements for space allocation in its K-12 public schools. Recommendations are included for various specialized facilities to assure that proper spaces can be provided beyond the typical classroom space. Guidelines are arranged under the categories of instructional,…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines, Public Schools

Fredericks, Bud – Education and Treatment of Children, 1994
This article addresses the need for communities to develop integrated service systems for troubled children and youth. The varieties of educational services presently offered are reviewed and found to be inadequate. An integrated service system is proposed, comprised of personal services, services for caregivers and families, educational and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Behavior Disorders, Children
Miller, Jeffrey W. – American Heritage, 1990
This article is an historical review of the genesis, the subsequent promulgation, and the eventual demise into the present pejorative status of the phenomenon called New Math. Examples of New Math concepts are included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education

Ormell, Christopher – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Argues that there are two types of values held by all individuals. Contends that "hard" values are exemplified by consistent behavior and sacrifice whereas "soft" values are merely illustrated by making choices. Calls for a national consensus on recommended values that would be taught in the schools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Codes of Ethics, Elementary Secondary Education

Straughan, Roger – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Challenges Christopher Ormell's contention that individual values should be categorized into "hard" and "soft" values. Suggests that a continuum exists between the two extremes representing the degree of difficulty and sacrifice. Recommends that values education in schools be based on a continuum ranging between the two…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Codes of Ethics, Elementary Secondary Education
Deich, Sharon G.; Hayes, Cheryl D. – Finance Project, 2007
This publication is part of a series of tools and resources on financing and sustaining youth programming. These tools and resources are intended to help policymakers, program developers, and community leaders develop innovative strategies for implementing, financing, and sustaining effective programs and policies. This strategy brief presents a…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Financial Support, Resources, Program Implementation
Colorado Children's Campaign, 2011
"Kids Count in Colorado!" is an annual publication of the Colorado Children's Campaign, which provides the best available state- and county-level data to measure and track the education, health and general well-being of the state's children. "Kids Count in Colorado!" informs policy debates and community discussions, serving as…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Child Care, Child Health, Economic Factors
Hassan, Azura, Ed. – 1996
Very Special Arts creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities, especially children and youth. The organization offers programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. These programs are provided in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and 85 countries. A descriptive summary…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Art Activities, Disabilities, Dramatics
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Dept. of Public Policy. – 1994
This report provides a description of federal education programs for children with disabilities and the important needs that are met by funding each one. It considers the budgetary impact on each program if Congress appropriates the funding level recommended for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995 and funding recommendations of the Council for Exceptional…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1992
This report presents five goals and 14 objectives which will begin the process of accomplishing the legislative intent of the Arizona Environmental Education Act (HB 2675) of June 6, 1990 to integrate environmental education throughout the educational system and public education programs in Arizona. To accomplish the objectives, the report…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Support. – 1998
The selection and planning of sites for school facilities can be critical and difficult due to the varied and complex demands schools must satisfy. This publication addresses the many factors that need consideration during the process of site selection, planning, development, and use. The report examines not only the site selection and planning…
Descriptors: Athletic Fields, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Playgrounds
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. – 1989
Twenty exemplary substance abuse prevention programs are presented in this document. These programs are included: (1) Tuba City, Arizona, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Prevention Program; (2) Chemical Addiction Course, University of Arkansas; (3) "Teens Are Concerned" of Arkansas; (4) "Dare to be You of Colorado"; (5) Winyan…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Elementary School Students
Dunning, Stephen; Stafford, William – 1992
Written for those who want to write poems but are not sure how to start, this book presents 20 short exercises plus short pieces ("written talk") about poetry. The exercises in the book are designed to be completed in about 10 weeks. The types of poems in the 20 exercises include "found" and "headline" poems (which…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Creative Writing, Figurative Language, Higher Education