Character education has always played a role in the purpose of schools. Most US states have a statement about character education as a part of the mission of the schools. This research studied how character education was perceived by participants in regards to school mission statements/philosophies, school atmosphere and curriculum in a Catholic…

This article unveils the largely unknown theories and practices of "cultural reattachment Africentric education leaders," because many people of African descent are now choosing to reattach (in whole or in part) to aspects of certain African cultures (such as Wolof or Akan). The article offers a brief background of African-centered…

A study was made of the Institute of Lifetime Learning in Washington, D.C.; data were gathered by observation over an 11-month period and through interviews with 19 instructors. An analysis of the findings indicate the following: (1) The institute's philosophy is the provision of non-threatening education for older or retired adults; (2)…