Interviews with 27 counselors in 8 high schools demonstrate that counselors do not like to give students bad news about their college prospects and do not believe that they have the authority to do so. Counselors' unwillingness to act as gatekeepers may prevent students from getting the information they need. (SLD)

During his years in Chicago, while working with teacher advocate Ella Flagg Young, John Dewey wrote incisively about teachers and the political constraints that limit their effectiveness. After he left Chicago in 1904, his writings largely ignored teachers, focusing on the aims of education in a democratic society. (Author/SLD)

Examination of two types of school choice programs in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) reveals that the exercise of choice is a function of the type and design of the choice program. Comparison of the voucher private school and interdistrict public school choice programs (Chapter 220) shows that both are providing additional educational opportunities. (SLD)

Focusing on the middle of the 19th-century, William J. Reese tells how the public high school went from being an embattled institution with an antirepublican image to a dominant educational institution. Tracing the early development of high schools is an important contribution to the history of education. (SLD)

This compact and well-written book considers multiple language use, some of its quantitative aspects, how people feel about multiple languages, and what society should or might do about multiple language problems. A list of comments, criticisms, and suggestions for revision is included with this largely favorable review. (SLD)

This examination of fundamental educational questions serves as an excellent introduction to the philosophy of education. It includes persuasive arguments for severing the consideration of education from how well it prepares citizens for the marketplace and focusing on what education does for us as human beings. (SLD)

Reports on a study of the graduates of the Sudbury Valley School, a primary and secondary school that has no learning requirements but supports students' self-directed activities. The majority of graduates went on to good colleges and good jobs. Although this could reflect their middle-class backgrounds, their futures were clearly not harmed by…

Argues that recent research on women challenges long-held generalizations that are taught to future teachers. Examines the implications of feminist research and theory for teacher education, focusing on: foundations of education, educational psychology, and curriculum and methods courses. Proposes various changes to correct for current imbalances.…

For a short period after the Civil War, Southern Blacks used their newfound political influence first to build schools and then to establish free and universal public education. Though White supremacists eventually overthrew Reconstruction governments, the Blacks' brief political involvement left an educational legacy vital to the survival and…

Explores the many meanings of the minimal competency testing movement and the more recent mobilization for educational excellence in the schools. Argues that increasing the value of the diploma by setting performance standards on minimal competency tests and by elevating academic graduation standards may strongly conflict with policies encouraging…

Identifies key factors that influence decisions to attend private school through an investigation of variation in private elementary and secondary school enrollment at two levels of aggregation: among unified school districts in California and among census tracts within the San Francisco Bay Area. (Author/RH)

Examines 1975-76 and 1980-81 baccalaureate degree attainment by major field for both male and female Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites. Data were derived from Higher Education General Information Surveys of Earned Degrees. (Author/RH)

After highlighting features of four major reports critiquing American education, addresses three questions: why is there such a uniform mood of discontent with education; why is there such a consensus on traditional means to improve education; and how much success is likely in the attempt to provide a more uniform, higher quality education through…

Summarizes main points of four recent critiques of American education, comments on each point, and concludes by suggesting weaknesses of the reports. (RH)

Explores characteristics of conscience in a technological society, describing conscience in the context of (1) craft; (2) membership; (3) sacrifice; (4)memory; and (5) imagination. Draws upon ancient and contemporary roots to build the discussion. Concludes with a challenge to society's institutions to provide "rootedness" and "vision" for balance…