Argues that advances in research on child development and learning provide a base for improving the nurturance of all children. Topics discussed include the craft of parenting; parenting functions; the educational role of the family; preparation, education, and support for parenthood; and child development research and implications for…

The integration of testing and learning are discussed as urgent tasks for test developers, examiners, and guidance specialists. The implications of Edmonds' concept of educational equity (see TM 506 980) and Krumboltz's view of the role of testing in guidance (see TM 506 981) are analyzed. (CM)

Examines the concepts of and relationship between responsibility and authority. Identifies seven characteristics of educational systems (authority, interdependence, the unified whole, goals, evaluation, correction, and knowledge) as central to an analysis of educational responsibility. Suggests restructuring the educational system on a…

The author develops the opinion that schools must be restricted to the enterprise of learning and that politics should be practiced elsewhere. He also discusses what the research priorities in the 1980s should be for education. (CT)

Offers a pledge for teachers who would affirm their opposition to the industrialization of the schools and affirm the teacher's role as advocate on behalf of students. (Author/RH)

The author argues that universities, and specifically their vocational education departments, need to become far more involved in the nation's Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) efforts than they are presently. He contends that to ignore the CETA system would seriously violate the responsibilities attendant to the university's three…

Educators bear the responsibility to continually nurture the natural and biological optimism inherent in their students. (LH)

Focuses on the important role of curriculum in the educational process. Suggests that until a core of persons, along with local community support, are trained in curriculum development, schools must accept other alternatives in order to maintain responsibility for an adequate education for all youth. (Author/RK)

Congress and the nation owe much to vocational educators, Senator Pell (Rhode Island) told American Vocational Association (AVA) members at the opening session of the AVA convention. But, he said, if vocational educators are to continue to serve the nation they must end divisiveness in their own field as well as work more closely with the rest of…

Presented originally as an address to the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, this article explores philosophically and practically what schools must do to be effective institutions. Discussion ranges from a definition of education and its several functions to individualization and competencies. (Editor/RK)

Personal speculation is offered regarding the quality of administration apparent in colleges and universities. It is suggested that the real work of academe, acquiring and disseminating knowledge, is done by professors and students and that administrators today are more interested in toughness, efficiency, and prestige than knowledge. (LBH)

Why are teachers and social workers so often at odds with each other? Is such conflict and suspicion inevitable? Looks at some of the reasons for the poor relations between the two groups. (Editor/RK)

Examines the history of peace education in Sweden, beginning with the 1870s, when the continental peace movement started taking hold in Sweden, and moving through the 20th century as various resolutions and initiatives supporting peace education began. A characteristic of the movement was deep confidence in education as an effective instrument for…

Focuses on the covenant into which postmodern educators must enter, mingling old and new. Outlines four passages of the author's life to illustrate educational experience: education within the family; education as an undergraduate; education as a young educator; and education in a job away from education. Discusses lessons for educators to learn…

Considers the nature of today's changing society in order to determine how writing centers can continue to be viable parts of academia. Discusses issues such as helping students integrate technology into their writing processes, and present and future demographic changes. (NH)