For Mortal Stakes

The United States built the finest public, universal education system in the world. We must not stand by and watch it be destroyed", states Paul E Cummins in this comprehensive view of education, children, and society -- unique in its progressive, idealistic views combined with practical solutions. For Mortal Stakes should become a major position paper in the national debate on educational and societal values. This book will offer a rallying point for those who are looking for a reasoned, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to educating our children for the 21st century. It should serve as a wake-up call for all who are concerned about what is happening to children in today's society and schools.

Preface
From Alienation to Engagement
The Goals of Education: What Is Truly Basic?	p. 3
Anger and Alienation: What to Do About It	p. 11
The Power of the Arts	p. 19
Mysteries: Educating for Hope and Community	p. 27
The New Social Studies, Part I: Global Issues	p. 35
The New Social Studies, Part II: American Issues	p. 43
A New Cosmology: Honoring the Blue Planet	p. 55
Examining Social Issues in the Schools
Advancing to Less	p. 65
Who Will Tell the Children?	p. 75
Crossroads: A Carnival That Works	p. 87
Independent Schools: Institutional Community Service	p. 97
The Quest for Unity: One Language, Many Stories	p. 105
Gender Issues: She, He, and We Written	p. 117
Interdependence of Social and Educational Issues
A Marshall Plan for Black America	p. 131
Soiling Children in America	p. 139
Funding Solutions: Part I	p. 151
Funding Solutions: Part II	p. 165
A Curriculum for the Soul	p. 171
Coda	p. 179
Reference List	p. 185
Further Reading	p. 191
Index	p. 209
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