To stimulate development in Nicaragua it was necessary for the Sandinistas to raise the education level of its populace. This was accomplished through a national literacy crusade which decreased the illiteracy rate by 37.1 per cent. The crusade showed the importance of incorporating popular organizations into the process of change. (VM)

Provides a philosophical defense of the view that children have an ethical right to an education that helps them become critical thinkers. Argues for a child's right not to be indoctrinated by anyone and points out an important distinction between morally repugnant indoctrination and nonindoctrinative inculcation of beliefs and attitudes. (NH)

Social studies education should take place in a democratic atmosphere where students participate in decisions that affect them, raise and cope with moral and ethical considerations, and are a vital part of the governance of the school and classroom. A manifesto for such a democratic education is presented. (RM)

Controversial issues being debated relating to gifted education are discussed: elitism, democratic principles, social responsibility, identification, minority representation, homogeneous grouping, labeling, evaluation of programs, pressures on participants, and costs. Includes extensive reference list.(MD)

Examines how and why vocational and manual courses were introduced into Buffalo schools at the turn of the century. Argues that the Buffalo experience mirrored the nation's general ambivalence about educational reform, and also demonstrates ways in which Buffalo's experience was unique. (CMG)

The Reagan administration's art policy is elitist, because it calls for federal and private sector support for fine art experiences of, by, and for the select few. What is needed is a culturally democratic policy that would support the art preferences and art education of all the people. (RM)

An "experience-based" approach to elementary school level civics education, involving learning by doing and organized around personally meaningful political experiences, is desirable since existing programs and materials are not adequate. (MB)

A study of women and education is centered around the questions of access to education, formal and informal educational arrangements, societal views of women's status and role, educational theory vis a vis women, women and the delivery of educational services, and the historiography of women in education. (MB)

Discusses major characteristics of the 21st century and stresses that a high degree of global interdependence is probable. Skills that students will need to deal with the future are identified and ways in which schools can prepare them for their future roles are specified. (Author/DB)

The study investigated the views and perception of school leavers about the democratic government in Nigeria. A self-designed questionnaire was used for collection of their views. The participants of the study comprised 500 school leavers selected across different working places in the six states of Southwest Nigeria. Results clearly revealed that…

During the last quarter of the 20th century, a global surge of democracy has transformed international relations and inspired people in places throughout the world. The current and continuing wave of democracy in the governments of nation-states has brought about a correspondingly strong surge of education for democracy. This rising tide of…

Political tolerance is the willingness to extend basic rights and civil liberties to persons and groups whose viewpoints differ from one's own. It is a central tenet of a liberal democracy. The individual rights and freedoms that U.S. citizens value encourage a wide array of ideas and beliefs, some of which may offend segments of the population.…

This brief discusses how service learning can help teacher candidates meet National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education standards. It examines how the Division of Teacher Education at the University of Idaho is refocusing its teacher certification program to reflect national standards and place P-12 students at the center of…

The essays in this book are the author's attempt to connect her own seeking with the strivings of other teachers and teacher educators who are tired of a self-centered, technocratic existence and who want to enhance their understanding of diversity. The essays concentrate on imagination as a means through which to assemble a coherent world,…

In 1996, the Flemish Education Council was commissioned to create an educational project on the Flemish and their authorities, since authorities believed that education could play a major role in people's understanding of federal logic and the working of institutions. The Council developed a package on the Flemish and their authorities which was…