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Explorations, Vol. 4, No. 2, Carole J. Bombard, Richard G. Emerick, James A. Sherburne, Robert Brinkley, Susan Grindel, Roberta Chester, Anne P. Sherblom, Charles E. Moody, Diane Carroll, Barbara Barton Jan 1988

Explorations, Vol. 4, No. 2, Carole J. Bombard, Richard G. Emerick, James A. Sherburne, Robert Brinkley, Susan Grindel, Roberta Chester, Anne P. Sherblom, Charles E. Moody, Diane Carroll, Barbara Barton

Explorations — A Journal of Research

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Cover: Maya—painted clay figure from Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico, 500-700A. D., approximately 100 percent. The clay figure is from a superb assemblage of pre-Hispanic materials from Mexico and Central America donated to the University of Maine’s Hudson Museum from the estate of William P Palmer III. In addition to this fine collection, Palmer donated an extensive array of objects from the Northwest Coast. Palmer earned his undergraduate degree in history and government from the University of Maine, and remained a strong, active supporter of the institution throughout his lifetime. More examples of objects from the Palmer Collection, including …


Introducing Aids Education In Connecticut Schools, William Sabella Jan 1988

Introducing Aids Education In Connecticut Schools, William Sabella

New England Journal of Public Policy

Most of the nation 's schoolchildren are not infected with the AIDS virus (HIV). Since AIDS is a preventable disease, no one need become infected. In order to protect themselves, everyone, including children, must understand exactly how HIV is and is not contracted. The message of prevention, however, is controversial, since it must include advice on safer sex and drug use.

In 1984, Connecticut was forced to face the issue of a child with HIV infection entering school. The state responded by creating guidelines for prevention of disease transmission in schools and by subsequently developing an AIDS curriculum. Obstacles to …