Presents the response of a teacher to the question, "Besides the local newspaper and newscasts, with what sources of information on current events do you try to acquaint your students?" (HB)

Because of recent global developments, cartographers have added some 20 new countries to the world's maps and globes; most additions are former republics of the now-defunct Soviet Union. The National Geographic Society and Rand McNally cannot keep up with eastern European changes. Schools are especially hard hit, and textbook supplements are…

Probably the most reported and unforgettable story in 2005, in addition to the ongoing War in Iraq, was Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the Gulf Coast region of the United States at the end of August. The hurricane's aftermath is still affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. In the higher education community, thousands of…

The U.S. Supreme Court is less visible to students than either Congress or the president. The Court's rulings on cases, however, are as influential on everyday life and on the political system as any bill passed by Congress or signed into law by the president. "Brown v. Board of Education," "Roe v. Wade," and "Bush v.…

This study examined the perspectives of a sample of Appalachian middle and high school social studies teachers regarding the teaching of controversial current events. Specifically, the survey ascertained the teachers' familiarity with school district administrative policies regarding the teaching of controversial current events, their perceptions…

During December 2007, 35 professionals from research, policy, practice and the media were interviewed about a range of literacy issues. Interviewees were asked to indicate whether a certain topic was "hot" (i.e. currently a topic of debate and research) or "not hot" (i.e. not currently receiving a lot of attention). One of the…

Bloomington, Indiana citizens and 19 members of the editorial staff of the "Herald-Telephone" were surveyed to determine whether the audience for news had the same notion of news value as those who decide what news will be available on any given day. The respondents were asked to list the events most important to them in 1981, on the…

Approximately 150 newsletters, newspapers, and other periodicals are cited in this bibliography of current sources of information about or directed toward North American Indians. One-sentence descriptions of content, ordering information, and frequency of publication are provided. The majority of the periodicals cited emphasize current events of…

Provides an annotated bibliography of 12 free publications which, taken together, provide a supply of readable articles for high school economics instruction. Among those listed are "The Background and Issue Bulletin,""Brookings Review,""Business Review," and "Coordinated Action." (JDH)

The use of newspapers to develop reading skills and to build vocabulary is both experimentally sound and very inexpensive. (MM)

Suggests that while current events should be recorded in school yearbooks, the local angle should be stressed. Provides illustrations of how this might be done with such topics as gasoline prices, inflation, foreign events, and political campaigns. (TJ)

Summarizes current knowledge regarding "Bigfoot". Included are questions relating to the existence of this creature. (CS)

Presents one teacher's reflections on the interaction of the terrorist attacks with her personal and pedagogical value systems. Challenges teachers to reassess their priorities in light of historical events that have forced their way into the classroom. Considers the role of time and place in the practice of teaching. (SG)