A policy statement on value-centered education is offered by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Examples of different types of value-centered education are also identified. It is advocated that colleges provide more effective leadership in the areas of experience that prepare students to make future choices:…

This book discusses the educational significance of three concepts that are cited as representative of enduring and central themes in the liberal tradition: that people should be rational and autonomous, that they should have equality of opportunity, and that individuals can limit state authority. Developments in American public education are…

This handbook, developed by the California Moral Guidelines Implementation Committee, provides a structure of legal rights and responsibilities for school personnel and students in moral and civic education and teaching about religion. These guidelines were adopted by the California State Board of Education in 1973. Section 1 presents the legal…

This journal, which provides abstracts of its articles mostly in Spanish and a few in English, contains studies (estudios) and notes (notas) about educational issues, as well as relevant book reviews (recensiones). Studies in this issue (No. 3, 2002) are: "Unprotected Time of Early Adolescence and Intergenerational Relations: A New…

From Socrates' time on, liberal arts education has been understood to produce a general learned competence that allows a student to be both a better human being and a better citizen. The breadth of this liberal arts curriculum stands in contrast to the much narrower vocational curriculum. More recently, the humanities have been caught in a…

Investigates civic education curricular reform in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). Discusses the problems inherent in reforming an entire educational system, from textbooks to teachers, originally designed for Marxist-Leninist purposes. Examines the German state educational structure and the role that the main political parties play in…

Reports on a survey of school administrators and teachers regarding the relationship between the status of elementary social studies and the goal of personal development for the greater good of society. Finds that competition for resources, low student interest, and an uneven curriculum have pushed social studies to the background. (CFR)

The Utah social studies curriculum for grades K-12 is divided into three levels: K-6, 7-8, and 9-12. For K-6, mastery of core concepts is required; for grades 7-8, 1.5 units of United States History and Utah studies are required; and for grades 9-12, three units of world cultural geography, ancient world civilizations, European history, United…

This monograph discusses the approach taken by the educational system of Queensland, Australia, to develop and implement a multicultural education program. The document is presented in five major sections. In the first section, a report of objectives, philosophy, and activities of the Queensland Working Party on Multicultural Education is…

A recent Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching report calls for a fundamental reexamination of national policy for higher education in student financial aid, access to higher education, improvement of scientific research and technological development, and changes in undergraduate programs to make students more creative,…

Applies some federal legislation and court opinions relative to citizenship and constitutional rights to Native American education policies and practices, particularly those affecting the Navajo. Contends that the Bureau of Indian Affairs policy of allowing school board members to serve only as advisors abridges the constitutional rights of Native…

Argues that citizenship education in Laos' national curriculum is contradictory and problematic. Notes that this curriculum excludes the rights or practice of ethnic minority cultures and languages. Discusses implications for girls and minority groups participation in the wider society. Asks general questions about implications for gender and…

Reviews recent major transformations in the Portuguese education system. In an attempt to create a more democratic society, Portugal has initiated a citizenship education program. The program emphasizes the defense of fundamental rights, duties, and liberties; the role of the state in that defense; and public participation. (MJP)

The introduction of citizenship education as a key cross-curricular focus in Scottish national education guidelines is discussed in relation to New Labor's "Third Way" politics. Data from ongoing qualitative research in 10 Scottish schools provide evidence of pupil and staff participation in school decision-making processes as well as…

Focusing on 35 Swedish school management areas (Sweden's basic organizational unit), this study examines the relationship between centrally introduced school reforms and the local school management areas' response to those reforms. Recognizes the importance of following local school developments in order to understand the political management of…