A technique to teach the drafting of contracts in legal education is offered. Two form contracts, for real estate sale and purchase, are compared to illustrate the need for careful drafting of contracts. Examination of provisions for repair and maintenance reveals potentially significant differences in language usage. (MSE)

Changes in immigration patterns bring problems and opportunities to higher education. New federal law significantly changes the ethnic and skills mix of the immigrant pool. Issues emerging include potential brain drain; pressure for curriculum change; language as a barrier to access; and the rights of illegal immigrants to higher education. (MSE)

The handbook is designed to help Colorado school systems address the linguistic and educational needs of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students and to provide administrators, school boards members, and educators with resources for understanding state and federal requirements. It is intended to help design and establish local policies and…