Decisions in both the Bakke and Manhart cases reflect a refusal to permit membership in a group to be the basis for the exclusion or inclusion of an individual in certain places. Problems surrounding the concept of equal opportunity and equal benefits for individuals are discussed in their historical, social, and legal contexts. (SF)

Summarizes the theoretical underpinnings, substantive contents, and limitations of comprehensive social-influences-based drug abuse prevention programming. Reveals that different types of programming work well tailored to different populations and situations. Warns against the ad hoc dissemination of lessons that may not be effective. (MJP)

Five classroom situations in Japanese elementary schools are described and interpreted from perspective of first four standards in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation Standards. Concludes that Japanese children do so well in mathematics because Japanese teachers embody essence of the standards in…

Reports on the background and philosophical base of the Community of Caring program. Originally started as a teen pregnancy prevention effort, the program has grown to include teacher training, values discussion, student forums, parent involvement, and community service learning. The program is sponsored through the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation.…

Describes how media specialists can lead staff development and help teachers integrate the Internet into instruction. Discusses benefits of the Internet as a professional development tool; research skill development, information policies, and legal and ethical issues; and information sources and models for student involvement in curriculum…

Administrative and court decisions made since enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) that have clarified the rights and responsibilities of both students and schools are examined as they relate to the areas of admissions, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, access, housing, and other issues facing colleges and universities. (MSE)

A study conducted in two undergraduate classes found that the World Wide Web was perceived by students and instructors as a valuable classroom tool but that significant barriers to its adoption existed, including access restrictions, inadequate training, difficulty logging on, poor keyboarding skills, difficulty reading screens, getting lost in…

High school physics offers opportunities to use problem solving and lab practices as well as cement skills in research, technical writing, and software applications. Describes and evaluates computer software enhancing the high school physics curriculum including spreadsheets for laboratory data, all-in-one simulators, projectile motion simulators,…

Examines several important principles of writing (e.g., different approaches for different audiences) and applies these to economics and business education. Discusses approaches to teaching writing in this context. Includes a rhetorical case assignment, teaching tips, and discussion of students' reactions to this approach. (MJP)

The elementary school counselor plays a significant role in the aftermath of peer victimization in the school setting. Counselors increase their effectiveness when they are trained in crisis intervention, have worked in their schools to prevent such incidents from occurring, and have a plan to address victims' needs when bullying does occur. (LSR)

Academic medical centers, threatened by erosion of infrastructure, declining academic workforce, marketplace forces diminishing quality and access, and shrinking funds, must not rely on managed care, the pharmaceutical industry, or foundations to provide necessary support. They must communicate the dangers they face and persuade government to…

The 1960s civil rights movement spurred affirmative action in medical education, but by the mid-1970s, the trend stalled. In 1991 the Association of American Medical Colleges began a long-range strategy to improve early (K-12) academic training of underrepresented minority group applicants to medical schools. This program has also slowed. Both…

Investigated home-school alignment for primary grade mathematics reform. Three studies found that parents endorsed many reform classroom practices; in a comparison of word-problem scaffolding, parents gave more direct forms of assistance than did teachers; a pilot program to inform parents was effective--children whose parents participated scored…

Notes that successful inclusion of children with chronic conditions in child-care facilities requires planning and care. Outlines what chronic conditions are and what they mean for the child and his or her family, the importance of working with the family to create a family-centered program, and individualizing a program to meet a child's needs.…

Reports on an experiment designed to document the benefits of introducing computer exercises into an introductory human geography course. Suggests that the disappointing results reflect the fact that quantitative evaluation of multimedia effectiveness is ineffective due to the inherent complexity of learning. Recommends combining quantitative and…