Responds to David Cameron's "More than an Academic Question" and to the review by Barbara Anderson disagreeing with Cameron's suggestion that democratization and decentralization were a mistake, and arguing for collective bargaining. The paper counters Cameron's support of the continuation of mandatory retirement with reference to the…

Discusses the false dichotomy pitting aesthetic power against political complicity in literary criticism. Considers the sexual politics of the household of Nathaniel Hawthorne in light of this opposition. Suggests how literary works keep warring voices and inner conflicts alive and at odds. (HB)

One in a collection of papers on George Peabody, educational philanthropist, highlights his commitment to education in the South during the Reconstruction Era by establishing the Peabody Education Fund. The paper discusses the effect of Peabody's relationship with philanthropist Johns Hopkins as well as with other important historical figures. (SM)

Argues that an international arena in educational politics exists and should be studied. Reviews research on comparative educational politics and policy in the mid-1990s and discusses two international education reform movements (1960s and 1970s comprehensive secondary school reforms and recent efficiency reforms) that have occurred in developed…

Describes the problems inherent in finding competent leadership for today's college English departments. Outlines the basic kinds of traits and characteristics that would mark both ideal leaders and followers in the academy. Discusses the different kinds of leaders. (HB)

Examines the relationships among students and with teachers in an expressivist classroom environment. Highlights diverse forms of authority, reward, and structure that develop in a classroom emphasizing self-discovery. Describes the emergent structures when emphasis is placed on generating and positioning difference in the classroom. (HB)

Discusses several articles on the issue of introducing gay and lesbian literature into the curriculum. (SR)

In a number of states, legislatures are successfully opposing governors on budget cuts that would adversely affect colleges and universities, even in states where relations between academics and politicians have been strained recently. (MSE)

Examines the effects of the political events of the last decade on Russian libraries. Topics include libraries in the old Soviet Union, decentralization of control and financing, relaxation of censorship, changes in the Russian publishing industry, channels of distribution, and future needs. (LRW)

The article examines Basil Bernstein's research on power relations in education, discussing class formation, class essentialism, and changing nature. It describes new ways of approaching relationships between culture and power, noting the neo-Marxist-oriented sociology of education, and stressing the importance of keeping class relations in the…

Hazards to new superintendents include enemies on the school board, sloppy expense accounting, and romancing school employees. Would-be survivors must be aware of antagonistic board members and the inevitability of making enemies, avoid expense account irregularities, eschew favoritism, admit mistakes, avoid subordinate-confidants, recognize the…

Thomas Popkewitz's book "A Political Sociology of Educational Reform: Power/Knowledge in Teaching, Teacher Education, and Research" (1991) is essential reading for those trying to understand the implications of postmodern and poststructural theories in critical education studies. Modernist ideals should not be abandoned, but rather…

Discusses results of a Green Index, published by the Institute for Southern Studies, that ranks the 50 states on the basis of 256 environmental indicators. Explores how and why the deep South states are all at the bottom of the list. A vignette provides a comparison between state hazardous waste generation and spending on waste management. (MCO)

Analyzes the interplay of power and knowledge within the contemporary university. Based on the work of poststructuralist thinker Michel Foucault, the paper examines two paradigms (disciplinary and pastoral) for defining power relations within major institutions. (SM)

Local school districts are suffering from Washington's ongoing antipublic education rhetoric. Educators cannot write fat campaign checks, but they can effectively lobby members of Congress through the AASA Legislative Corps. Now is the time to turn activist and help shape public policy. Supporting the Children's Investment Trust is a good start.…