Explains how international terrorism can be integrated into existing social studies curriculum on the high school level. Suggests that teachers design international terrorism lessons around a conceptual framework which takes the human element into consideration as well as political and social motivation of terrorists. (DB)

Describes four journal articles and two documents found in the ERIC database that deal with aspects of developing friendships in the elementary school. Materials deal with trust in peer relationships, developmental lag and peer relations, after school programs and development of friendships, empathy and social competence, and the role of…

Examines peace education at the elementary school level, stressing the need to include interpersonal and international relations when teaching peace. Suggests peace education can lead children to prosocial behavior. Sees peace as a positive of being. Urges the infusion of peace education throughout the elementary social studies curriculum. (CH)

Recent research is revealing a great deal about how changes in educational practices and policies can revamp classrooms and schools to close the achievement gaps and promote excellence in learning for all students. This working paper examines best practices that shift classroom management's emphasis from controlling students' behavior to creating…