Literature becomes a law-related activity when a teacher centers discussion of a literary selection around civic and moral responsibility. Relevant short stories, selections from the literature of war, classical works, and poems are suggested. Journal available from College of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071. (Author/DB)

Outlines the program, policies, and objectives of the Constitutional Rights Foundation with regard to legal and citizenship education of young people. Describes local, national, and regional programs of the Foundation, community education, classroom materials, inservice teacher programs, and student workshops. A list of Foundation publications is…

Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of television's impact lies in its creation of a generation of viewers incapable of making critical judgments about the media, their world, or themselves. (JD)

Argues for capitalizing on linguistic and ethnic diversity and for bilingual education in the interest of enhancing the self esteem of children from minority groups. Argues against the concept of cultural deprivation and consequent compensatory strategies. (Editor/RK)

Considers the problem of overt and implicit racial bias in textbooks and children's fiction. Argues for some censorship of book provision for younger children while suggesting that older students be involved in a critical appraisal of books. (Editor/RK)

The Center for Urban Educational Studies is engaged in various primary school language projects, notably Second Language in the Primary School Project (SLIPP) and Reading Through Understanding (RTU). Discusses how these have affected language instruction in the multi-ethnic classroom. (Author/RK)

Presents some implications for community education in a comprehensive school situated in a multi-ethnic environment. Shows how a school can contribute to the development of harmonious relationships that recognize diversity. (Editor/RK)

This is a report of the primary school conference organized by Forum in June. Its aim was to crystallize and discuss advanced practice in the schools in the light of the current discussion of educational aims and procedures. (Editor/RK)

Social studies is among the newest subjects to emerge in the curriculum. Considers its development within a large local educational authority. (RK)

Describes some ways to make mixed ability teaching more relevant for slow learning students and to relieve some of the apprehension experienced by classroom teachers. (Author/RK)

The causes and consequences of unionization of university professors in Canada are examined. Emphasis is on the situational background leading to unionization and the impact of unions in such areas as governance, interpersonal relationships, students, and overall university operation. (Author/LBH)

The operation and results of an experiment at The National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, Ireland, are described. A matrix structure, consisting of interdisciplines and departments responsible for academic policy and operation, is used with a U.S.-style modular credit system for curriculum management and development. (Author/LBH)

The need for close relationships within national higher education systems is of crucial importance if nations of the world, both developing and developed, are to fulfill their educational obligations. Focus is on balance between individual institutional assignments and common commitments of national systems. (Author/LBH)

Attitudes and opinions of 1,800 faculty members toward the decision-making process were surveyed, with professional roles in research, education, service, and administration considered. Attitudes toward administration and governance, participation in faculty meetings, and university reforms are among the major concerns. (Author/LBH)

Mass higher education calls for new management style and structure: administration should not be separate from faculty and students. Professors with administrative qualities should perform administrative tasks in the contemporary university. (Author/LBH)