WEST FRESNO WAS A TYPICAL DEPRESSED URBAN AREA WITH HOUSING AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. ADDED TO THESE WERE CERTAIN SOCIAL FRICTIONS BETWEEN THE TWO MINORITY GROUPS OF THE AREAS, NEGROES AND MEXICANS. THE OBJECTIVES OF FRESNO'S PILOT MCATEER PROJECT WERE (1) TO DEVELOP AN INSERVICE PROGRAM PROMOTING TEACHER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURALLY DIVERSE…

THIS PRELIMINARY STUDY WAS DIRECTED TOWARD (1) DEVELOPING A RATIONALE AND SERIES OF COURSES FOR A 5-YEAR PROGRAM IN THE FINE ARTS FOR ABLE STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, (2) FINDING WAYS TO RELATE THE EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS TO OTHER CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES, AND (3) DEVELOPING WAYS TO PREPARE TEACHERS FOR THE NEW FINE ARTS CURRICULUM. A SERIES OF…

Four simple "how" stories from Alaskan legend are presented in large type and amply illustrated. In "How the Caribou Lost His Teeth", Siqpik's only son is eaten by the sharp-toothed caribou, so Siqpik feeds the animal sour berries to make his teeth fall out. "How the Loon Got His Spots" relates how the raven paints…

Taken from Alaskan oral tradition, the five "how" stories are written in simple English prose. "The Four Qayaqs" explains why the porcupine has no fat on his stomach and the beaver has none on his back. "Ptarmigan and the Sandhill Crane" tells how the two very different birds come to look alike. In "Why the Dall…

Whether through separate courses, or, preferably, through an integration of the curriculum, Afro-American and other minority literature must become a part of English education if the curriculum is to have "integrity" and "relevance" and if the student is to have a satisfactory self-concept. The curriculum must reflect black contributions to the…

This one-act playlet illustrates the profound impact Latin has on English. A dispute over the significance of Latin involves nine characters, each of whom contribute an etymological analysis of a Latin-derived English word which is considered a spelling problem or is a specialized word used in other subject areas. (RL)

A part of the results of the evaluation of more than 50 federally funded ESEA Title I projects in Philadelphia, this volume reports on the evaluation of the cluster "Cultural, Affective, and Supportive Services." Projects in this cluster seek to provide children with additional activities and services that are designed to enrich their…

The communication satellite already has developed a mature technology. It carries a substantial part of the world's long range communication, and is now useable for special cultural and educational purposes. Major cultural effects come from its contribution to increasing enormously the flow of information in the world. It will increase human…

Color television and background music accompanying shows provide a child with basic knowledge of emotional response to art forms and symbols. In order to increase their aesthetic literacy, however, they should be exposed to more subtle artistic experiences. (JD)

The part the artistic-aesthetic might play in contemporary curriculum would be providing opportunities for the seizing of a range of meanings by persons open to the world. (Author/MLF)

Addresses the impact of Australia's National Policy on Languages and on multicultural programs through the 1990s. Traces key themes and phases in Australian multiculturalism applied to education, highlighting the role of language issues in each phase. Concludes that, although multiculturalism is not synonymous with multilingualism, language issues…

Many opportunities for linkages between the arts and adult education communities are examined. Discusses the emergence of the Canadian Association for Adult Education, adult educators' interest in the Canadian National Film Board, and the trend toward increased arts involvement. (CT)

Examined the effect of Jan Ken Po Gakko, a Japanese-American history, culture, and language education program on the self-concept of Japanese-American children (N=40). Results indicated the participants increased in positive self-concept over time. Implications for counseling are given. (BL)

If the reality is that womentors--women who are mentoring other women--seek out those most like themselves, Women of Color may seldom be sought out as proteges. By sharing power and womentoring Women of Color, administrators will build effective work teams and enhance cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. (Author/ABB)

This report documents the support museums of all types from art, history and children's museums to science centers and zoos provide to the nation's education of K-12 school children for 2000/2001. It is the second systematic survey of the range and scale of educational activities that museums provide in partnership with the nation's K-12 schools.…