H. Michael Sokolow's position on whether or not educational institutions should be regarded as morally responsible (in reference to various important contemporary problems) is critiqued, and an alternative view of educational institutions' moral responsibility is offered. (Author/CJ)

From a Catholic perspective, discusses the responsibility for and difficulties of teaching children about sexuality. Underscores the importance of parents' and teachers' self-confidence. Raises seven issues; among these are cooperation between home and school, training of parents and teachers in effective catechesis, and balancing the cognitive…

Asserts that self-discipline, the outgrowth of structure in schools, is a much more important factor in effective education than is often argued. Reconstruction of American schools will require awareness and analysis of schools as a set of experiences, a system of rewards and punishment, and as a structure. (JOW)

The issues of science, religion, and the U.S. Constitution continued in 1979 in a creationist's Superior Court complaint against the teaching of evolutionary theory. The legal strategies by the adversaries were as significant as the arguments; and, in this case, academicians' scholarship was at a disadvantage in the courtroom. (Author/CM)

Identifies major problem areas of liability as related to educational setting, determines specific liability questions for these problem areas, and specifies teachers' knowledge of these liability questions. The problem areas studied were teachers' supervisory responsibilities, teachers' duties when using special material and equipment, corporal…

The author calls for the religious orders to again emphasize education as a primary mission, citing the benefits of Catholic schooling and the important role that education plays in Christian witness and ministry. (SJL)

Questions whether a variety of institutions and organizations should adopt as specific policies the goal of interpreting science and technology to the general public. Suggests that there are occasions in which an increase in public understanding of science may fail to be socially constructive and actually damaging. (CS)

Advocates restructuring of public school systems in order to better accommodate the needs of students in more efficient and effective ways. Calls for parental and political support in moving away from predominately staff-oriented systems and towards more patron-oriented alternatives. (JD)

Examines samples of language usage from the Australian mass media, pointing to the media's influence on student language and to the need for teaching students how to understand media language usage. (RL)

Suggests it is the responsibility of librarians and teachers to develop the imagination of children by exposing them to literature. Excerpts are used to illustrate literature as the basis of moral consciousness, personal enrichment, and culture. (Author/AEF)

This comment on EC 600 431 addresses the debate about whether public schools are obligated to serve socially maladjusted children/youth. The paper conceptualizes the debate from a "system restructuring" perspective, which takes into account cultural and social forces and organizational structures, and concludes that antisocial individuals should…

Explores role of public education in democracy; addresses questions of who should be educated and which individuals have the right to a comprehensive education. Argues that every individual in a democratic society has the right to a comprehensive education, and that society itself will benefit from the contributions of well-educated citizenry.…

Research indicates that sexual abuse of children is widespread and underreported. Since child development workers are among children's first contacts, the emotional and physical well-being of the young children in their care depends to a large degree on workers' awareness of characteristics of sexually abused children and abusive parents. In turn,…

The need to consider teaching evaluation criteria within the social structural and normative background within which college teaching takes place is discussed, along with the need to consider the substantive content of the criteria. In research-oriented American universities many feel that one cannot be promoted for teaching because institutional…

Underscores the need for educators to address the needs of minorities and at-risk students. Discusses studies of at-risk students undertaken by the Education Commission of the States. Considers the obligations of the schools toward at-risk teens. (DMM)