Suggests that teachers of middle and secondary students use the legal and ethical questions that have evolved around commercial advertising as a springboard to introduce students to the importance of ethical decision making in general. Discusses law versus ethics; why ethics is practically important; and ethical truthfulness. (SR)

Describes eight techniques that teachers can use to build good character in students, resulting in greater respect and responsible behavior. (HB)

Describes the experience of teachers and administrators at a middle school in Georgia as they faced the challenge of developing a curriculum for a character education program. Looks at how character education has been viewed across the century. Discusses the development by parents and educators of this character education program, its…

Argues against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Rebuts an article in this issue against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Concludes that moral/value instruction is critical to the teacher's concept of work. (FL)

The author argues that decision making is a critical skill for citizens in a democracy and considers strategies, particularly values clarification and cognitive moral development, which may be used to incorporate decision making into the citizenship curriculum. (SJL)

The case study approach is suggested as one method by which the neglected social and interpersonal aspects of sex might be handled effectively in the classroom. Resources are suggested and three sample case studies with discussion questions provided. (Author/SJL)