Despite gains in educational development in the Soviet Union, much still remains to be done before the structure and systems equal that of this country. (JB)

Five different concepts of the goal of education for international understanding are presented with the intent that it will lead to more productive dialogue when the topic of international objectives of school is discussed. (Author/JB)

According to UNESCO statistics, the number of students enrolled in systems of higher education outside their own countries has increased five fold in twenty years. This article examines the effect study abroad has on promoting global interaction. (JB)

International education should help promote an understanding of cultures and the changing cultural patterns. Cultural diffusion should not result in a form of paternalism, but instead should facilitate an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. (Author)

"Ijime," which means the intimidation of the weakest people in a social group, has become prevalent in the Japanese educational system. Between April and October of 1985, 155,066 cases of bullying were reported in Japan's schools. The education council cites the rigorous discipline measures undertaken by teachers as the cause of rising violence by…

Five parents and four teachers of gifted students were interviewed to investigate their perspectives on the relationship between parents and teachers. Combined parent-teacher themes emphasized the inadequacy of funding and gifted programming, the importance of effective parent-teacher communication and collaboration, and the effect on the child of…

A survey of 204 parents of gifted students (ages 3-14) found a majority reported their child showed high potential in more than two talent domains. Twenty-seven percent of parents reported that their child's school offers services for special talents and 60 percent reported their child participates regularly in sports activities. (Contains five…