Revisiting the Culture of the School and the Problem of Change or In Defense of Israel

Revisiting "the Culture of the School and the Problem of Change"

Author: Seymour B Sarason

Revisiting "The Culture of the School and the Problem of Change" provocatively and seamlessly joins Seymour Sarason's classic, landmark text on school change with his own insightful reflections on those same issues in the face of today's crisis in public schools. This is an extensive, monograph-length revisiting. Throughout, many of the major assumptions about change in institutions are challenged. Specific events and examples demonstrate that any attempt to implement change involves some existing regularity within the school. Dr. Sarason also takes a close look at government involvement in change efforts in schooling - and includes a detailed examination of current efforts to implement PL 94-142 into public schools. He presents compelling evidence that the federal effort to change and improve schools has largely been a failure. Also included are investigations into the purposes of schooling and how these purposes can be affected by change, and the process by which educators and administrators formulate intended outcomes of change efforts. Dr. Sarason is deeply concerned that the reform arena is being manipulated by forces that are at best untroubled by and at worst intent on the dismantling of the public school system. That, coupled with his fear that even the system's defenders are not focusing on the real issues, has infused Dr. Sarason's return to the topic of educational change with a great sense of urgency. The important things he has to say will be welcomed by all who truly care about the state of the public schools that America's children attend.

See also: Living Well or Juzen Taiho to

In Defense of Israel: The Bible's Mandate for Supporting the Jewish State

Author: John Hage

Pastor John Hagee exposes some of the common myths about the Jews and Israel as he: Uncovers the sins of the fathers-the true history of Christian anti-Semitism, Answers Christian and secular critics who oppose support of Israel and the Jews, Awakens the sleeping giant of the evangelical church: Christians United for Israel.

In September 1981, Pastor John Hagee organized the first Night to Honor Israel. The night was magical as Christians and Jews filled the auditorium in celebration of the Jewish contribution to Christianity. The historic event ended with a terrorist threat against the celebrants, and John Hagee's "defense of Israel" was born!

After twenty-six years of unconditional support of Israel and the Jewish people, Pastor Hagee called on over four hundred of America's foremost evangelical leaders to form Christians United for Israel. Today, CUFI is a national organization of millions who are standing in support of Israel and the Jewish people, fulfilling Isaiah 62:1 "For Zion's sake I will not be silent..." In Defense of Israel ignites the reader to share Pastor Hagee's passionate support of Israel and her people.

About the Author:
John Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church

Table of Contents:

Foreword   Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg     vii
It's 1938...Again     1
My Lifelong Love for Israel     9
Sins of the Fathers     17
"One Single Night" Becomes Many     37
The Peoples of the Middle East     49
The Religions of the Middle East     61
Revolution and Radical Islam     71
Our Debt to the Jewish People     91
Honoring Israel Brings God's Blessing     111
Answering Christian Critics     121
Answering Secular Critics     171
"Israel Lives!"     189
Notes     197
Index     202