Recognizes the contributions of Catholic schools to the educational system in the United States and the excellence in education provided by these institutions. (DMM)

Presents a visionary reform agenda for American education, stressing the importance of helping students develop the moral, affective, and emotional aspects of life along with the cognitive and technical. (DMM)

Suggests ways that private schools support the public interest, focusing on educational research, reform, and opportunity; social issues; and economics. Looks at sources of public misunderstanding of the role of private schools. Sees the principal roles of nonpublic schools as sheltering private belief and protecting private conscience. (DMM)

Suggests basic guidelines for resource selection in multicultural classrooms focusing on defining goals and objectives and fostering cultural literary skills. Provides annotated list of sources and resources. (DMM)

Argues that instruction in literature, the sciences, philosophy, and social interaction, in as much as it is part of the process of humanization, is important to the mission of the Catholic Church. (DMM)

Considers the roots of the quest for ethnic pluralism and the intended audience and goals of multicultural education. (DMM)

Through examination of organizational activities and writings, this paper delineates the role of the National Catholic Educational Association in implementing the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in American Catholic schools. (SJL)

Examines how computers can contribute to the educational goal of literacy and considers the implications of the introduction of computers for changes in school curricula. Looks at the characteristics of computers that make them potentially useful in learning and their substantial influences on students' and teachers' use of reading and writing.…

While stressing the importance of liturgical music, the author emphasizes that it should not replace general music education in parish schools, for she feels that a musically literate church congregation is critical to the future of liturgical music. (SJL)

Defines distance education--including the content and design of Internet courses-- and discusses its relevance in education. Provides tips for facilitators of distance education courses, as well as some useful ideas for participants. (CW)

Identifies the following needs in introducing the concept of global education into the curriculum: the formulation of a philosophy for global education, the implementation of realistic goals and objectives, and the articulation of global problems (e.g., diminishing food supplies and procedural problems in addressing global needs). (DMM)

Sister Genevieve Speltz is interviewed regarding her views about music education. Among other things, she believes that the aesthetic experience of music is the primary goal of music education today. (KC)

Offers data on Catholic schools' inability to win academic competitions. Examines reasons Catholic schools have not emphasized high-level training for gifted and talented students. Contends that ideas such as goal-orientation and self-actualization are appropriate for today's Catholic school. (DMM)

"Permeation" of Catholic concepts and values into subject area materials can work, if carefully done, but a better way to reinforce Catholic consciousness is within the school environment, using truly Christian values as the basis for school methods and interpersonal relationships. (SJL)

Discusses the significance, challenges and process of infusing assessment practices into religious education programs. Reports key findings from an assessment survey distributed to parish catechetical staffs and then outlines how assessment contributes to the creation of a strategic plan for faith formation. (Contains seven references.) (RC)