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Hartill, Mike – Quest, 2013
When the sexual abuse of children is revealed, it is often found that other nonabusing adults were aware of the abuse but failed to act. During the past twenty years or so, the concealment of child sexual abuse (CSA) within organizations has emerged as a key challenge for child protection work. Recent events at Pennsylvania State University (PSU)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Violence, Physical Education, Youth
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Lenskyj, Helen Jefferson – Educational Review, 2012
The terms "Olympic education" and "Olympism" encompass a variety of educational initiatives aimed at children and youth in school and community settings, in addition to courses taught under the heading of Olympic Studies in college and university institutions. In this article, a critical analysis of these initiatives is…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Criticism, Foreign Countries, Values Education
Nichols, Sharon L.; Berliner, David C. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2008
High-stakes testing is the practice of attaching important consequences to standardized test scores, and it is the engine that drives the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The rationale for high-stakes testing is that the promise of rewards and the threat of punishments will cause teachers to work more effectively, students to be more motivated,…
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, At Risk Students, Minority Groups, Teacher Educators