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Schorr, Lisbeth B. – Aspen Institute Quarterly, 1993
Argues that much can be done to solve the problems of U.S. children by building on the lessons from past successes. Removing the risk factors we know how to remove can bring about improvements. Strategies are offered to build responsive programs that deal with children as part of families. (SLD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Welfare, Delivery Systems, Disadvantaged Youth
Wilson, James Q. – Aspen Institute Quarterly, 1993
Explores the concept of culture as a factor in the well-being of children. Holding students accountable for their behavior, holding schools accountable for activities and achievements of students, and inducing parents to support their children in school require a cultural change in how we look at schooling. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Attitude Change, Child Welfare
Fisher, Francis D. – Aspen Institute Quarterly, 1993
Presents a scenario of telecommunications use in the future for a minority, single parent family in poverty in 2002. Categories of use are health information, education and training, shopping and finance, and entertainment. Infrastructure needed in the home and what this can mean for the individual are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Education, Consumer Education, Economically Disadvantaged
