Vice-President Walter Mondale suggests that the more money alloted to teachers, the more teachers are allowed to design their own programs, and that the more support a community lends to teaching professionals, the better the educational system will become. (LH)

Discusses four challenges facing academic professions on the transformation to a postindustrial, technical society based on information. Examines the relationship of postsecondary education to the economy; the need to think, plan, and manage strategically; the redesign of the education industry; and literacy and retraining needs. (DMM)

Examines the positive and negative trends characterizing the current global transformation in sociological, political, economic, psychological, and spiritual realms. Underscores the importance of an educational vision commensurate with new learning needs. (DMM)

Liberal arts training is valuable not because it makes one "well-rounded" but because it makes one competitive. (HOD)

Cites several legal doctrines that have gained currency in the light of recent court actions in academic areas. Provides examples of suits and court rulings covering a wide range of student and parental concerns. Discusses the implications for college administrators and teachers. (AYC)

Responsibility has been neglected in the push to protect and extend rights. Such neglect may have serious consequences for education and society. This article's central focus is an analysis and explanation of collective responsibility as a substitute for the accountability movement, which is more limited and restricted than collective…

This article presents a statement of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, which was endorsed by member representatives at the association's 2006 annual meeting. In their statement, the Board of Directors revisit the basic principles and discuss the role of academic freedom. Four misconceptions about…

This paper explores the notion that teaching necessarily involves the attempt to bring about learning, making the relationship between teaching and learning appear to be causal. A number of philosophical views are considered, a new conception is put forward, and policy issues surrounding teacher accountability are discussed. (MT)

Contends that the decline in American education is real and results primarily from governmental interference. Argues for private schools which would use resources more efficiently to provide superior educational opportunities. (GEA)

The Council for Basic Education has mixed attitudes towards the current back to basics movement. (PBS)

This essay reports on in-service teacher education as the "orphan" in educational operations in current demand by a variety of prospective users. It suggests that in-service teacher education is in a growth and development stage. (JMF)

Explains the Literacies for All Summer Institute which incorporates research perspectives, innovative classroom practices, and opportunities for interaction among participants. Interviews the keynote speakers for the conference: poet, author, and teacher David Bouchard and literary researcher Randy Bomer. Discusses writing inspiration,…

Asserts that in South Africa, political and economic discourse has to a large extent perceived the social role of the university in terms of nation building. Suggests instead that the basis for the university's service to society lies in its character as a community of reason. (EV)

An analysis of two dominant theoretical frameworks--critical thinking and self-directed learning shows that responsibility and control are fundamental to both. A reasonable conceptualization of either framework must involve learners' assuming responsibility for meaning while sharing control of the educational process. (SK)

There is mounting interest among educators in the concept of virtue, leaving a large question of how best to deal with tensions between self-regarding virtue ideals and other-regarding obligations. Two concepts of democratic virtue are presented. How educators should proceed is discussed. (MT)