Examines the relationship of age and two dimensions of self-esteem using a national sample of adults in the United States. Findings indicate that those over age 65 experience heightened levels of self-esteem, especially on self-efficacy, compared to their younger counterparts. Implications for findings are discussed. (RJM)

Teachers of a black curriculum program must be able to hold black culture up as a banner, worthy in itself of admiration and praise and not look upon it as unworthy of remaining in America as a separate and important entity. (Author)

Focus on Inner City Social Studies (FICSS) is a project conceived by Melvin Arnoff to promote change in social studies curriculum and instruction in accordance with the needs and problems of an urban society. In practical terms, the purpose of the project, developed from 1968-1971 on a grant to Youngstown and other Ohio school districts, is to…

This first grade unit is one of the Focus on Inner City Social Studies (FICSS) series (see SO 008 271) developed in accordance with the needs and problems of an urban society. The discovery of self and of groups is the focus of the unit, demonstrating to students the things that groups do for individuals and how individuals help groups. A sample…

There has been rapid growth in the number of mature female students entering institutions of higher education. Increases in employment opportunities, decline in birth rate, and the impact of social reform and the feminist ideology all indicate a trend toward greater opportunities for women with increased female participation in higher education.…

This document is one in a set of eight staff development training manuals developed to facilitate the efforts of educators in the planning and implementation of comprehensive career guidance programs on the secondary level (7-12). This series is based on the goals and developmental objectives identified by the Georgia Comprehensive Career Guidance…