Several well-known theorists' definitions of the "new social studies" that define social studies as citizenship transmission, social science, or reflective inquiry are examined. (ND)

This document introduces a study conducted by the National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) to review, interpret, and disseminate findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments in citizenship and social studies. The study represents an investigation funded by the Education Commission of the States and coordinated by…

VARIABLES THAT MEDIATE THE INFLUENCES OF EDUCATION UPON A RANGE OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR OF CITIZENS WERE IDENTIFIED. ORIENTATIONS TOWARD TIME, SELF, AND SOCIETY PROVIDED INITIAL FOCAL POINTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR THE ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITIZENSHIP AND EDUCATION. FOUR MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE MODEL WERE…

This paper suggests an approach for organizing the social studies curriculum to meet the need to identify specific goals while allowing for flexible content. Includes an example of how the approach works in the area of citizenship education. (JDH)

Schools should be raising expectations of students, preparing them to apply knowledge, to solve problems, to make choices, and to participate in setting priorities. This maximizes their chances for survival in a rapidly shifting and diversifying job market. Schools should also educate students for citizenship. (MT)

Five individuals discuss the relationship of the humanities and leadership in different contexts: the liberal arts (John W. Gardner); the sculpting of a statue of James Madison (Walker Hancock); the Kennedy years (Thomas R. West), our civic culture (Bruce Adams); and liberal education (Gregory S. Prince, Jr.). (MSE)

Suggests three priorities and four goals for education. Priorities: literacy, basic mathematics, and citizenship education. Goals: high school graduates will have four years of English and three years of math, science, and social studies; graduates will surpass SAT/ACT scores of 1965; dropout rate will decrease; and entry-level teachers' salaries…

The author shows that it is through knowledge of the social studies that students become able to apply knowledge from mathematics, science, and other disciplines. Ultimately, the social studies allows them to make life more meaningful by helping to establish what is valued in life. (Author/RM)

The fusion of politics and education, both necessary and dangerous, constitutes difficulty and honor for educators when providing equality of opportunity and training of responsible citizens. (ND)

Outlines learning activities related to law-related education at the elementary school level. Activities include creating a classroom constitution, a law-related scavenger hunt, and case studies. Learning outcomes and curriculum correlation are included in directions. (KC)

Maintains that an important function of schooling in a democratic society is preparing students for responsible citizenship. Proposes a contemporary community problems approach as a means of working toward this objective. (Author/DB)

Sixteen educators and noneducators comment on John Henry Martin's proposal to narrow the goals of schooling and involve others more fully in the education of adolescents. (Author/MLF)

Because an educated citizenry is crucial to our society, quality education should be guaranteed and not left to chance. (Author)

The International Review of Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks in 18 countries identified trends related to participation and engagement: responsiveness, inclusion, and curricular differentiation; key skills; and creativity development and citizenship education. Common economic and social pressures are leading to some convergence among nations.…