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Lunstrum, John P. – Social Studies, 1990
Examines the "Handbook of Research on Social Studies Teaching and Learning's" section on context effect. Reviews influences that shape social studies, including research, student groups, family environment, mass media (especially television), testing, curriculum mandates, and local-to-national community pressures. (CH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Influence, Context Effect, Educational Research
Stuart, Leland E.; Goldschmidt, Steven M. – 1986
This essay presents an overview of the past 25 years of collective bargaining in American public education. Drawing distinctions between compensation and noncompensation issues, the essay addresses the issue of striking a balance between the interests of organized teachers and the educational interests of their communities, and it incorporates…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Collective Bargaining, Community Influence