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Montero-Sieburth, Martha, Ed.; Villarruel, Francisco A., Ed. – 2000
The papers in this collection explore a variety of economic and social issues facing Latino adolescents, including those of Latino diversity or unity, sexuality, and family values. The authors discuss ways to respond to these issues, suggesting approaches that can contribute to the healthy development of Latino adolescents. The chapters are: (1)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Diversity (Student), Economic Factors
Download full textWiller, Barbara, Ed. – 1990
This book is designed to serve as a handbook for early childhood professionals and others interested in improving the quality of early childhood services available to young children and their families. It also serves as a resource for information and tools that can be used to: (1) build a compelling case for improving the quality of early…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Community Involvement, Compensation (Remuneration), Cost Estimates
Ragin, Nancy W.; And Others – 2000
Conflict is a phenomenon of human relationships that occurs when an individual's needs are not being satisfied. This paper explains why it is crucial to recognize and deal with conflict on different levels of education. Chapter 1 discusses coping with conflict. It describes several management styles (competition; collaboration; avoidance;…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education
Richardson, John M., Jr., Ed. – 1984
This compilation of articles, photographs, commentaries, diagrams, and political cartoons presents positive, practical, and action-oriented core ideas on which to base future-oriented thinking and creative activity. The first of 10 parts presents articles on traditional American principles, ways of facing the future, America's character and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Coping, Economically Disadvantaged, Ethics
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 1995
These projects were completed by participants in the Fulbright-Hays seminar in China in 1995. The participants represented various regions of the U.S. and different grade levels and subject areas. The units include: (1) "Travel Guide to China" (Marcy Adelson); (2) "Traditional and Contemporary Values of China" (Peter Ciemins);…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Change, Chinese Culture
National Crime Prevention Council, Washington, DC. – 1994
Although prepared as a resource for communities organizing activities for the 1994 Crime Prevention Month (October), this guide provides information and resources to develop year-round crime prevention activities. Crime Prevention Month celebrates community spirit and community partnerships. It challenges people to take individual and collective…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Community Programs
Evans, Ronald W., Ed.; Saxe, David Warren, Ed. – 1996
This handbook explores the issues-centered curriculum for social studies teaching and how student performance reflects an intellectual capacity to address public issues. The book is divided into 11 parts with essays to address specific aspects of the approach. The foreword, written by Shirley Engle, establishes a context for issues-based…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Direct linkPeterson, Art, Comp. – National Writing Project (NJ3), 2003
The National Writing Project's (NWP) "30 Ideas for Teaching Writing" discusses making grammar lessons dynamic, using casual student conversation as a source for writing, home language as an assisting tool to attain standard English and other topics by presenting strategies contributed by experienced writing project teachers. NWP does not promote a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Standard Spoken Usage, Teaching Methods, Poetry
