Criticizes the American Federation of Teachers publication, "Education for Democracy." Argues that the terms democracy, freedom, and rights are not clearly defined. Emphasizes the political nature of the document and the ethnocentrism represented by the writing. Makes suggestions for improvement. (KO)

The report evaluates a global education project which was carried out during the 1978-1979 school year by 18 teachers from six elementary schools in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The project staff aimed at incorporating a global education approach into social studies classes involving over 400 students in grades one through…

Maintains that negative stereotypes of Arabs permeate U.S. popular culture. Discusses Arab stereotypes among educators and the effects of stereotyping on Arab American students. Describes efforts used in the Dearborn, MI, schools to eliminate stereotypes and integrate into the curriculum the study of Arab culture. (CFR)