Three qualities are central to most conceptions of citizenship: deep regard for self and others, personal commitment to the core values of justice and caring, and civility and consideration in interactions with others. Good citizens' daily behavior provides both lubricant and glue in our diverse, fast-paced society. Creating community and caring…

Describes developments in feminist analyses of the role of education in creating "inclusive" democratic citizenship. Outlines four feminist perspectives that offer opportunities to reflect critically on the past and continuing struggle of women for equality, and suggests the complex issues that face programs for citizenship education in the next…

Examines two interpretations of Dewey's philosophy of education, one that requires intolerance and one that requires tolerance of individual differences, arguing that there is much truth to the multicultural interpretation, but that multiculturalism must be qualified to properly capture Dewey's position. The essay emphasizes the consequences of…

Examines John Dewey's vision of and concerns for democratic education, arguing that his approach failed to equip students to act effectively in the world as it was (and still is) and that his model of democracy, while extremely useful, is nonetheless inadequate to serve the varied needs of students living in a diverse and contentious society. (SM)

A proponent rebuts claims that charter schools rob funds and students from regular public schools, gamble with children's lives and taxpayers' money, are not truly accountable, resemble other public schools, undermine democratic values, underserve disabled children, marginalize minorities, invite profiteering, front for vouchers; and represent…

Civic engagement in higher education is being renewed within the academy. Suggests that what is missing from this commitment to societal issues is education in democratic principles and responsibilities. Recommends that it is time to focus on these fundamentals in educating for citizenship. (EV)

American society exudes both a deep-rooted hostility and a chilling indifference toward youth, reinforcing the dismal conditions that increasingly characterize young people's existence. Children and teens are losing hope for the future. An education professor (and former basketball scholarship student) provides enlightening insights from his own…

Two discourses (administrative and participatory) inform discussions of teacher participation. Drawing from literature on worker democracy, feminism, new movements, and critical educational theory, this article presents issues surrounding teachers' participation to urban educational reform. These include extending the scope of participation,…

Defines empowerment based on self-determination, collaboration, and democratic participation, and distributive justice. Identifies possibilities and limitations for applying these principles in child protection practice. Discusses necessary and sufficient conditions for the use of empowerment guidelines, and the dilemma associated with their…

Addresses the problems of how moral character is developed and what moral character consists of. Emphasizes the development of democratic, ethical dispositions and focuses on two features of an educational environment that are especially important: respect for students as persons and the democratic organization of the groups in which the young…

Describes the development and structure of Soka University of America, located near Laguna Beach, California. Planners' vision for the university is a humanistic, democratic, non-hierarchical institution infused with Buddhist values. Unusual elements include no tenure or advancement in rank and no separate administrative building. (EV)

Investigates Denmark schools' success in developing an understanding among students of environmental matters and the desire to take place as an active participant in democratic solutions. (Contains 12 references.) (Author/YDS)

James MacGregor Burns's conceptualization of transforming leadership stressed the moral and educative nature of the leader-follower relationship. However, critical examination of Burns's account uncovers philosophical and technical difficulties with some of his central claims. Transformative leadership may be structured more for domination than…

Examines, from a comparative perspective, the impact of political decisions on education and also the way in which the different educational systems on the islands of Mauritius and Reunion affect the democratisation of learning. Compares the educational trajectories of pupils from numerous schools, and shows that the expected social effects are…

Identifies two discourses (democratic and managerial) shaping Australian teachers' professional identity. Democratic professionalism (and an activist identity) is emerging from the profession itself; managerialist professionalism (spawning an entrepreneurial identity) is reinforced by employing districts through professional-development policies…