NW, Washington, DC 20208-5574. A Call to Action for Our Children's Future , Julia Strat . This compelling snapshot of today's youth brings together the results of recent surveys, think tank studies, case studies of school districts and communities, and major changes identified by finalists in the 1994 National Superintendent of the Year program. This slim volume also includes leading educators' prescriptions for the problems that are troubling so many students. The pervasive influence of the mass media has made children more knowledgeable at an earlier age.
More children now question authority and shun traditional values and responsibilities.
And studies have shown that high achievers, in particular, have less confidence in the media and the government. 42 pp., Paperbound. Bulk prices available. This practical guide draws on lessons learned from the Chapter 2 effective schools program, which Congress mandated in 1988, as well as initiatives supported through Chapter 1 and state reforms. Case studies range from a rural high school experiencing a large influx of Latino students to a highly innovative big city system.