This special issue deals with K-12 Jewish education in the United States. Included are articles discussing teachers' roles in transmitting orthodox traditions, the relevance of Jewish day school curricula, ethical instruction, and teaching about Israel. Journal available from: Human Sciences Press, Inc. 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011.…

Discusses problems facing centrist Orthodox Jewish educators. Orthodox day-schools and supplementary programs need more skilled teachers and principals, and improved curricula. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)

The author suggests three elements of personal preparation to all Catholic educators, so that they will be comfortable in the catholicity of the school and reflective of Christ in their living and teaching: clear communication with God through prayer, sacrifice, and sharing. (Author/SJL)

Illustrates how, in Barbados, the educational system has historically been manipulated to maintain the power of the British colonial elite and educational innovations reflecting domestic developments in the mother country have been transferred to dependent areas irrespective of the reforms' applicability to the colony's own needs. (Author/GC)

Describes a workshop which addresses itself to the intersection of mid-life changes and faith development, designed for adults engaged in rethinking religious values and for religious leaders responsible for helping adults grow spiritually. (SK)

Recent developments and problems in the field of premarital counseling are discussed. Premarital counseling is taken more seriously by religious organizations requiring more counseling sessions. Attention is given to the need for better premarital counselors and for more systematic evaluation of the impact of premarital counseling strategies.…

A Catholic college is a learning community that acknowledges the compatibility of faith and reason. The commitment of church related colleges is analyzed including commitments to truth, religious-lay colleagueship, and diversity in college boards. (MLW)

For this country to treat all religions with openness and understanding is a change of revolutionary proportions, and the public schools are one of the vehicles by which this change is coming. The approach of public schools toward providing religion studies was discussed from the time of the first publicly financed school system in 1642.…

Assesses the impact of different types and amounts of Jewish schooling in producing adult religiosity. Results show that the relationship between amount of Jewish schooling and adult religious involvement is not wholly linear. Implications for Jewish, Catholic, and public schools are discussed. (Author)

The functions and purposes of the newly founded National Association of Parish Coordinators are discussed. (RW)

Most problems in education are brought about by educators. The exception, relative to religious programs in the school, was and is motivated by the decisions of the United States Supreme Court and the conceptions and misconceptions of the American people concerning the application of said decisions to their schools. (Author)

U.S. college juniors studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem conduct Jewish education internship projects. As seniors back home, they are placed in part-time religious education jobs. Of 24 interns, 58% worked full time in Jewish education after graduation; 7 were doing graduate work in education or Jewish studies or were studying in Israel.…

Discusses the top ten characteristics of effective Catechetical leaders: (1) prayerful/spiritual people; (2) passion for Catechetical Ministry; (3) creativity; (4) cooperative behavior; (5) active in professional organizations; (6) learns continuously; (7) respected by peers; (8) possesses administrative skills and run creative programs; (9)…

Describes the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), George W. Bush's reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Discusses ways in which the NCLB affects private religious schools, as well as offering suggestions for the ways in which Catholic schools should be addressing the changes in the law. (NB)

Discusses the place of the sciences and health care professions in Catholic education, and the moral and ethical issues that are attached to the professions. Argues for the inclusion of spiritual discussion in public life, including the field of health care. Discusses challenges teachers face in addressing ethical reflection in a technological…