Get connected.             An on-line forum for educators and students. Academic      Exchange November 2000             Who we are... Old or New Education Style What Really Prepares German Children for the University Our children's education is a sensitive issue which is discussed frequently, especially in a country like Germany where education is viewed as one of the highest priorities of society. Different models were tried in Germany in an effort to achieve the best possible preparation of students for their future careers. Sometimes I ask myself who developed those wonderful models and who influenced their creation. The importance of easing the transition of students from school into the workforce was surely a criterion. full text Editor's Note                 Faculty Syllabus Reality Check Maureen's Books Creative Writing As I see it... Phil's Perspective Social Justice and Community College Part-timers What began as gripe sessions, eventually led to the formation of the CPFA (California Part-time Faculty Association) in October of 1998. Since then, CPFA members in over 40 districts and 50 colleges have been fighting for inequities in pay and job conditions. Local chapters of CPFA in some districts are voicing their concerns more than others. At PCC (Pasadena City College), part-timers say that the current conditions affect their morale and performance and, in the long run, will affect the well being of the college. full text Editor-in-chief (November 2000):  Athena Perrakis