Records ABC President Fred Silverman's 1977 speech to the American Association of Advertising Agencies emphasizing the potential harm inherent in pressure groups and boycott's increasing power over broadcasters and advertisers. Available from: Vital Speeches of the Day, City News Publishing Company, Box 606, Southold, New York 11971. (MH)

The Bakke Case is important because it is part of continuum wherin the Supreme Court has been slowly shifting, placing a much higher burden of proof upon the person who has suffered from exclusion, discrimination, or oppression. (Author/AM)

Having a community education citizens council function as a "results" council rather than as an "advisory" council will assure that it continues to run effectively and that it does not become trapped in maintenance-centered activities. (Author/DN)

A report at the annual meeting of the New York Home Economics Associations by eight panelists who had departed from traditional life style patterns. (SB)

Argues that people must speak out for peace, examines the arms race and United States armaments, notes the role of teachers in opposing war, and discusses possible activities in favor of peace. (RW)

Discusses the initiation and development of the Citizenship Education Project in Texas, based on the concept of infusing citizenship objectives into the social studies curriculum. (Author/WD)

The Canadian article presents a rationale for including citizenship education in special classes for retarded students, and outlines some citizenship objectives for the retarded. (DLS)

The Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education believes that (1) for America to continue its standard of living, its citizenry must understand, appreciate, and participate in the free enterprise system and (2) teacher education programs should include related business work experience for credit at the undergraduate and graduate…

Investigates the manner in which petit juries participate in the formulation of public policy. Of central concern is the nature of jury policy-making, involving analysis of ways in which such policy-making is manifested, and the description of a conceptual framework for political analysis of the jury. For journal availability, see SO 505 536.…

Consumer educators can help students develop consumer/citizen roles through curricula linking consumer rights with citizen responsibilities. Dialogue about issues, community needs assessment, and community volunteer service enable students to practice citizen roles. (SK)

Brings historical evidence to bear to evaluate different articulations of citizenship and corresponding forms of education. Claims both critical citizenship is a core value and the centrality of civic education. Maps the history of various definitions of citizenship. Examines the linkage between educational theory and curricular development, the…

Discusses the use of the National Issues Forum's (NIF's) town meetings in efforts to increase citizen participation in democratic processes. Describes the Catholic adaptation of the NIF approach, providing examples of its use at the high school, college, and community level. (MAB)

To develop patterns for living and understanding citizen roles, students engage in press conferences interviewing a wide assortment of celebrities. (JR)

Examines three aspects of reading considered to be important in the development of an individual's skills, citing content, interest, and social role in this literature review on factors affecting reading performance. (RB)

Landscape architects have a combination of abilities that have been gained through education and experience that could make their demonstration of environmental concern as citizens very effective. This study assessed the attitudes, verbal commitment, and actual commitment regarding environmental concern held by landscape architects registered and…