(1991). Children's Rights in Education: An Historical Perspective. School Psychology Review, v20 n3 p345-58. Major historical themes of the childrens rights movement dealing with education are briefly traced. The meaning and significance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are considered as they relate to education. The roles of school psychology in future advances in children's rights are discussed. (SLD)…
(1986). President's Committee on Mental Retardation: A Historical Review 1966-1985. Recommendations of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation to encourage collaboration among government, voluntary, individual, community, and private sector efforts are reported in this publication which presents a historical review of the Committee from 1966 through 1986. The background and establishment of the Committee are discussed in the first section, covering appointment of a panel (1961), a national advertising and awareness campaign (1963), a White House Conference (1963), and major legislation for mental retardation planning, program development, and construction (1963). The Committee's initial work (1966-1972) is described in the second section, including information on early leaders, major publications, concern for native Americans, goal setting, and the legal rights movement. The work of the Committee from 1973-1980 is discussed in the third section, covering such areas as White House activities, emphasis on community programs, and prevention of mental… [PDF]
(1984). Peace Is Our Profession: Teaching Nonviolence in the Schools. Ways in which secondary level humanities teachers can incorporate information and materials on pacifism and nonviolent action into their existing courses are discussed. To improve their abilities to think creatively about how to change the world, students must learn about nonviolence and the strategies used by pacifists in the pursuit of their causes. For example, in U.S. history and American literature classes students can be exposed to the writings of William Penn, George Fox, and John Woolman and can learn about the Quakers' commitment to nonviolent principles. By reading works of and about the abolitionists of the 18th and 19th centuries, students can learn about the tactics used by Elihu Burritt, Sojourner Truth, and others as they worked to end slavery. In addition to the examples from previous centuries, recent U.S. history also teaches the discerning student how nonviolence may be successfully used in resistance to violence and oppression, e.g., the Civilian Conservation… [PDF]
(1974). Recommendations for Action: Report from the Colorado Conference on Stereotyping in Education. During March, 1974, members of twenty-two organizations, representing various administrative levels of education and community groups concerned with issues relating to civil rights and equal educational opportunities, met to discuss stereotyping in education. Issues covered in discussion and workshop groups included sex role, religious and ethnic group stereotyping in education, curriculum materials, classroom practices, counseling procedures, career planning, contract negotiation, ethnic-group and women's studies, and legal avenues for gaining equal educational opportunities. Recommendations for action to eliminate the discrepancies between what is and what should be in an egalitarian, humane society were formulated and directed to various agencies and institutions in the state including the Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Commission on Higher Education, Colorado High School Activities Association, National Educational Association Regional and National Offices,… [PDF]
(1987). Interpreting the Constitution. Social Policy, v18 n1 p24-8 Sum. Discusses constitutional interpretations relating to capital punishment and protection of human dignity. Points out the document's effectiveness in creating a new society by adapting its principles to current problems and needs. Considers two views of the Constitution that lead to controversy over the legitimacy of judicial decisions. (PS)…
(1991). Epilogue: Children's Rights–Now Is the Time!. School Psychology Review, v20 n3 p408-13. Six articles within a miniseries on children's rights and education are discussed, with emphasis on the necessity and opportunity to advance children's rights through education. The importance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is clarified. Conclusions and recommendations summarize the school psychologist's role. (SLD)…
(1998). Parents' Experience of Child Welfare Interventions: An Anglo-French Comparison. Children & Society, v12 n2 p113-24 Apr. Compares parental experiences with child-welfare interventions in England and France. Finds considerable overlap in parental concerns and in the type of professional assistance offered. Differences in access to assistance suggest that English parents were often in relationships with social services that might be counterproductive to child and family welfare. (Author)…
(1991). Passing the Test: Ecological Regression Analysis in the Los Angeles County Case and Beyond. Evaluation Review, v15 n6 p770-99 Dec. Statistical analysis of racially polarized voting prepared for the Garza v County of Los Angeles (California) (1990) voting rights case is reviewed to demonstrate that ecological regression is a flexible, robust technique that illuminates the reality of ethnic voting, and superior to the neighborhood model supported by the defendants. (SLD)…
(1991). Children's Rights and the Educational Enterprise: Form versus Function. School Psychology Review, v20 n3 p359-68. Sections of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) that concern education and children's mental health in educational settings are reviewed. Comparison of the existing status of children with the convention mandates and literature on children's rights indicates that society falls short in protecting children. (SLD)…
(1991). Statistical and Demographic Issues Underlying Voting Rights Cases. Evaluation Review, v15 n6 p659-72 Dec. Issues surrounding a recent voting rights case in Los Angeles (California) are discussed and evaluated in this introduction to the remainder of this special issue. The most important issues are geographical compactness, political cohesiveness, and racial voting blocs. (SLD)…
(1990). Visions Of: Independence-Productivity-Integration for People with Developmental Disabilities. A Summary of Reports Prepared by State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils. Executive Summary. This executive summary describes the movement of people with developmental disabilities toward the goals of independence, productivity, and integration, as evidenced by reports prepared by the State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils. The summary outlines findings from state reports in relation to major life areas: learning; working; housing; health; civil rights; and related supports to individuals, families, and communities. The executive summary presents goals for people with developmental disabilities, recent accomplishments at the state and local level, quotes from consumers and family members, and recommendations directed primarily at the federal level. State surveys were conducted on the status of individuals with developmental disabilities and their satisfaction with services being received, and data are presented in the areas of independence, productivity, and integration and the major life areas. Critical issues and barriers are discussed, such as the… [PDF]
(1974). Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs 1973-74 Annual Report. The 1973-74 Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs Annual Report provides information on the conditions and problems confronting Arizona Indians. The Commission recognizes its responsibility to provide solutions to such problems as attaining a status of social, economic, and political equality with other citizens of the State and nation. Commission progress in its program of cooperation with State and Federal agencies, tribal councils, legislators, and others in developing harmonious working relationships and trust is shown. Included are: statistical charts as well as a map of the population and acreage of Arizona reservations; listings of Commission members and meetings, projects completed, and published materials distributed; a discussion of Commission highlights; and a financial report. A profile of the Yavapai-Apache Nation describes: the origin and history of the tribe; size and location; tribal government, employment, and economic development; education, health, and welfare; and… [PDF]
(1997). The Politics and Realities of Transracial Adoption. Child Welfare, v76 n6 p749-79 Nov-Dec. Argues the transracial adoption debate has focused on the impact on children adopted rather than on efforts to improve the lives of children of color. Suggests society focus on conditions that bring the children to the attention of child protection authorities and solve problems in the child welfare system. (Author/SD)…
(1995). Commital to Care in Context. Children and Youth Services Review, v17 n3 p401-15. Presents data about the decision-making processes leading to a suggestion of committal to care for a sample of Norwegian children. Suggests that parent characteristics, primarily substance abuse and psychiatric illness, were the main reasons for suggesting committal to care, while the children themselves were fairly invisible in the process. Discusses the effects of these practices on children. (AA)…
(1991). Ecological Regression and Voting Rights. Evaluation Review, v15 n6 p673-711 Dec. The use of ecological regression in voting rights cases is discussed in the context of a lawsuit against Los Angeles County (California) in 1990. Ecological regression assumes that systematic voting differences between precincts are explained by ethnic differences. An alternative neighborhood model is shown to lead to different conclusions. (SLD)…