Describes the development and objectives of a personal computer program to help journalism students learn word processing at Syracuse (New York) University. (HTH)

Philosophy should teach respect for reason, respect for the classics, and respect for the radical criticisms of the twentieth century. It is the only university discipline that takes the development of informed discretion as its primary pedagogical task. (MSE)

To enhance their district's chances of hiring superior principals, Nanuet (New York) Public Schools developed an intensive administrator selection process involving careful job descriptions reflecting school objectives, checklists of desirable professional experiences, an "action interview," and structured visits to finalists' school…

This article presents theoretical and practical reasons for encouraging greater creativity in secondary school art instruction. Included is a list of questions and student outcomes which may be used by art teachers to assess whether their instruction is providing for the development of creativity. (JDH)

Reviews articles defining the social studies. States that social studies lacks integrity as a separate field in its own right due to its broad aims. Proposes that the social sciences be used to provide constraints on the aims of social studies. Provides examples of aims limited by scholarly parameters for selected social sciences. (JDH)

This statement, prepared by the Academy of Humanism and endorsed by 16 Humanist Laureates, decries the assault on secular humanism in the schools by conservative religionists and biblical fundamentalists. (MT)

Provides results from a nationwide survey of educators conducted to determine their perceptions of change in image of the public community college during the 1970's in the areas of growth and management, programs offered, faculty, students, and other changes in policies, programs, or procedures. (DMM)

The promises and limitation of computers and art education are examined, and why teachers are often afraid of computers is discussed. (RM)

The educational functions of art museums are discussed. An ideal art museum is described. (RM)

Expresses concern about society's growing dependence on computers, while acknowledging the benefits they provide. Feels that computer use emphasizes the quantity, rather than the quality, of time spent on a task. Warns of the problems resulting from cost barriers to computer access facing many families. (DMM)

Warnock believes that in moral education example is everything and instruction comparatively worthless. The assumptions behind this view are uncovered and demolished. (Author/RM)

The governor of Virginia presents proposed changes that should occur in education. He believes public policy about education must be articulated and that the priority of education should be clearly established among services offered by state government. (MD)

Offers a rationale for science education that utilizes a science-technology-society (STS) framework. The recommended STS framework can give meaning to efforts to define a K-12 science curriculum, to describe appropriate teaching behaviors and desirable student actions, and to formulate meaningful research questions. (JN)

Argues the necessity of making distinctions between facts, values as subject matter, value judgments, and world views when discussing goals and methods of sexuality education. Demonstrates the utility of such distinctions through analysis of one debate. Proposes the development of critical inquiry skills as the primary goal of sexuality education.…

Analyzes the relationship of African Studies to Afro-American/Black Studies in American universities. Argues that the most promising scholarship in both fields shares the same aims: improvement of the socioeconomic condition of Blacks through the elimination of exploitation and the discovery of processes likely to effect such changes. (KH)