Argues that regular class placement is inappropriate for the special student because (l) regular classes are too competitive; (2) rejection by other students may occur; and (3) the regular class teacher lacks the necessary special training and support. Suggests upgrading special classes and seeking other methods of integrating students. (SJL)

Two high school English teachers disagree on the efficacy of making jokes about racial and cultural stereotypes. (RL)

Descries the negative and defensive attitudes held by vocational/technical (V/T) students and teachers about themselves and V/T fields. Argues that a major problem is the inadequacy of V/T education leadership and that a training program for V/T deans is sorely needed. (AYC)

College and universities are struggling to address a decline in public trust. College athletics can be used to enhance public perceptions of higher education by having coaches and players promote education; highlighting multicultural athletes' successful teamwork; and encouraging athlete participation in community service projects. (MSE)

Discusses common concerns and misperceptions that child care providers and parents have about each other. These center around the degree of parental concern or involvement, or providers' lack of knowledge about family situations. Describes a "why not" approach to parents' requests concerning their child's care. (MDM)

Describes "Day Care Nightmares," a two-part expose on ABC's PrimeTime Live, broadcast in June 1991, in which negative claims were made about the state of day care in the United States. A variety of advocates, policymakers, and child care providers present their reactions to the shows and their recommendations on what action can be taken.…

Identifies ways in which practices and attitudes work against the prevention of emotional and behavioral disorders in students. These include an overriding concern for labels and stigma, objections to a medical model and failure-driven services, a preference for false negatives over false positives, proposals for a "paradigm shift," and statements…

Intended to help state education agencies answer public criticism of the costs of education, this paper describes the data currently available on increases in educational costs and attempts to reveal the factors responsible. The paper first analyzes the various expenditure categories in school district budgets, determining that while school…

There are three standard complaints given by teachers of freshman composition: (1) college freshman students are inferior to English majors and graduate students, or inferior to freshmen from when the teachers were in college; (2) the subject matter of a writing course is inferior to that of literature courses; and (3) those who teach composition…

President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative is opposed by many university scientists, but government officials have no problem placing research contracts. Specific arrangements and personal opinions are cited, and the text of the Star Wars Petition signed by 6,500 faculty and graduate student scientists is included. (MSE)

Teacher education belongs on campus if its content is the result of inquiry and informed practice and if its theories stand the tests of application. Its content cannot be the result of custom and tradition, folkways, anecdotal wisdom, and methodological ruses. (MT)

Two problems for academic deans in getting faculty involved in faculty development are motivating teachers and ensuring receptive participation. Active administrator commitment is essential, and participation can be encouraged by laying groundwork carefully, actively promoting concern for good teaching, appointing a department contact person for…

Through institutional and faculty actions, secular private schools may unwittingly reinforce the wrong values in their students: elitism, selfishness, and smugness. Educators should remember to live by the moral values they profess. (SJL)

The author discusses attitude formation and attitude change and suggests how administrators, teachers, and counselors can help change negative attitudes toward the handicapped and develop positive ones. (KC)

Critically examines discrepancies between parents' and children's views of the family, which have been thought to indicate failure, dysfunction, or negative aspects of family relations. Questions what level and types of disagreements should be tolerated, or even celebrated, in families. (ET)