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Peer reviewedHoffbauer, Diane; Prenn, Maureen – Social Education, 1996
Highlights and reviews a number of children's and young adult books that feature homeless children and families. Broadly categorizes the books according to qualities and plot elements, including appreciation of people, nonstereotypical portrayals, positive tone, and story appeal. Offers a bibliography of 24 recommended books. (MJP)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment
Peer reviewedJoseph, Pamela B. – Social Education, 1986
Reviews recent statistics which demonstrate how different modern families are from the stereotyped model American nuclear family. Provides suggestions for elementary social studies teachers and includes an annotated bibliography of instructional resources. (JDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Attitudes, Family Life
Peer reviewedSpencer, James M. – Social Education, 1992
Suggests that public school education in the last 50 years has been altered most dramatically by the interstate highway system and no-fault divorce. Blames the highway system for destroying the sense of community and capacity for delayed gratification and challenge. Argues that no-fault divorce has resulted in loss of family values and…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Role, Divorce, Elementary Secondary Education
