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Sinagatullin, Ilghiz M. – International Journal of Educational Reform, 2004
According to this author, the modern epoch is characterized by a decrease of vital spirituality and an increase of materialistic values and virtues. This article discusses what the author views as the ten sins challenging education in the contemporary global era. These are: (1) the shrinking of spiritual values; (2) corruption; (3) sexual…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Role of Education, Outcomes of Education, Conflict
Dryfoos, Joy G. – 1997
This chapter moves toward defining high-risk youth as young persons with low probabilities of gaining an education, getting a job, parenting effectively, or being able to participate in the political process. Five snapshots are presented of the latest information on the prevalence of the five categorical behaviors of interest: (1) substance abuse,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Problems