Examines two current developments: the first characterized by a wealth of new plays about Afro-American life which hit the New York state in the middle and late sixties, and the second by black community ensembles, also a child of the sixties, in cities and communities all over Afro-America. (Author/JM)

A three-year research project, including more than one year in a network affiliate station, provided the material for an analysis of current practices in television news programming. Based on the thesis that the organization of news encourages the oversimplification of events, this analysis traces the foundation of the bias called the "news…

The Council for Cultural Co-operation's symposium of December 1977 met in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the purpose of critiquing two experimental educational television series designed to contribute to understanding of current affairs and the way in which the media present them, and to knowledge of television as a medium. These in-class programs for…

Reports the findings of an analysis of the impact of a major criminal event on the size of the total broadcast audience, on media-switching behavior, and on station-switching behavior. (GW)

Offers a brief review of the development of global education in the United States and notes contemporary efforts to advance global education in U.S. schools. Argues that social studies education must be oriented toward contemporary world issues with curricula rooted in basic concepts, content, and skills development. (GEA)

Provides tips for viewing Comet Halley in the Northeast including best viewing dates from November 1985-January 1986. Discusses going south to view the comet in March-April 1986 and gives specific information about accommodations for the Halley Rally in Everglades National Park, southernmost site in the contiguous 48 states. (JHZ)

Reports on a survey of journalism schools and departments to evaluate their courses in current events and issues. Suggests that journalism-taught current events or contemporary world affairs courses should be sanctioned without being counted in the 25% limitation on journalism courses. (HTH)

These classroom guides, designed to accompany the daily CNN (Cable News Network) Newsroom broadcasts for the month of April 2002, provide program rundowns, suggestions for class activities and discussion, student handouts, and a list of related news terms. Top stories include: Israeli soldiers attack Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah,…

Clearly, the United States cannot respond to every crisis, but what is meant precisely by the phrase "American interests"? How is the U.S. national interest defined and by whom? Does its definition affect the decision of how to respond to a crisis? This lesson deals with these complex and intertwined questions. By defining the national interest…

A study addressed specific topics related to the teaching of current events through a teacher survey asking the more general question: How do social studies teachers who are members of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) teach current events in their classrooms? Questionnaires were mailed to a random, national sample of 598 members…

These classroom guides, designed to accompany the daily CNN (Cable News Network) Newsroom broadcasts for the month of January 2002, provide program rundowns, suggestions for class activities and discussion, student handouts, and a list of related news terms. Top stories include: tensions escalate between Pakistan and India, (January 3-4); the…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1907 through December 1907. Issues typically include articles on pedagogy, poetry and prose, inspector's reports, superintendent's reports, examination reports, financial statements, official notices, and financial data. Most issues also…

With the likelihood of recognition by the United States of Communist China and the establishment of diplomatic relations, we must increase our understanding of China and other Asian cultures. Lists organizations in the United States that publish materials and provide services related to Asian studies. (Author/DR)