Attacks upon the quality of public school education result from economic, social, and political upheavals. Three times since 1950 public schools have been blamed for the nation's problems. The pattern of these attacks on education are explored. (DF)

The development of humanistic foundations of education is described in this article. An educational orientation that stresses all professions working together is necessary for redeeming the democratic vision. (DF)

Three recent reports on the quality and need for reform in American higher education are examined as opportunities, particularly for faculty, to renew their commitment to excellence in their profession. (MSE)

The late 19th and early 20th centuries child-study movement called for the widespread "scientific" observation and study of children. Movement leaders sought to reform the public schools and to make them more child-centered. Music educators adopted some child-study principles, incorporating them in textbooks. Psychological literature on…

Reexamines some of George H. Henry's writings concerning the teaching of English. (HOD)

Discusses the history of debate about the roles of indoctrination versus free inquiry in the classroom in American education. Many present-day theorists may discover what educators of the 1930s found: that there is no contradiction between transmitting democratic values while opposing censorship and indoctrination. (MD)

A gathering of student activists from the 1930s and 1960s to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Student Union and a retrospective of liberal and radical student activism are described, and the comments and attitudes of former activists are reported. (MSE)

Reviews articles published on the topic of language across the curriculum (LAC) from 1979-1984. Reveals problems with LAC center on four issues: definition of LAC itself; influence of linguistic bias and an English-subject-centered leadership; difficulties in implementing LAC; and views of the relative success and failure of LAC initiatives. (NEC)

Described is the development of the modern hegemonic curriculum--i.e., one in which knowledge is stratified, academic, and appropriated through individual competition--in a nineteenth century high school. This developmental process hinged on the relationship between the school's curriculum and its middle-class constituency, a relationship…

Notes that journalism education prior to 1949 was modeled after American journalism schools, while since the 1950s, that orientation has been replaced by Soviet principles. Observes the projected shortage of journalism graduates and the need for increased capacity in journalism institutions and for increased international exchange. (HTH)

The process through which elementary and secondary textbooks are produced and sold is discussed. Structural changes in the process of bid specification and textbook adoption are needed. In addition, social studies could be the ideal testing ground for a move away from textbook dependency. (RM)

Actions taken to counter alcoholism in Belgium toward the end of the 19th century are discussed. Why the primary school was enlisted in the fight against the social problem, what initiatives were developed, and what results were achieved are considered. (RM)

Juxtaposes a series of quotations from Hitler's "Mein Kampf" on such educational topics as the study of history as politics, the learning of history, and multilingualism. (JBM)

A history is given of the Canadian government's role in giving financial assistance to its colleges and universities. The subsequent amount of influence the government has had over what is taught at these institutions is discussed. (CJB)

A university teacher speaks of changes that have taken place in Canadian universities over the last two decades and also of future opportunities and needs. (CJB)