Overviews UNESCO's 36 years of experience. Describes how the United States interacts with UNESCO. Discusses program planning, the education program for 1981-1983, UNESCO's working methods (the regular budget supports state-of-the-art studies, international conferences and training sessions, and on-site specialized assistance), and the regional…

This is the first part of a two-part article that examines the growing phenomenon of formal preretirement education efforts around the world designed to ease the transition to retirement life. Part I provides an overview of the movement. It discusses program sponsorship, sites, resources, timing, content, and structure. (CT)

Discusses North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) activities related to science and society. NATO Scientific Exchanges Programme; pilot studies (pollution control, natural resources, health and technological risks, quality of life, and planning); and cultural exchanges are among the areas considered. (JN)

Discusses the New Zealand Geography Olympiad for 4th, 5th, and 6th form geography students, focusing on the schools round, the regional rounds, and the National Final, which produced a four member team that traveled to Toronto (Canada) to compete in the 4th National Geographic International Geography Olympiad. Discusses the International Olympiad.…

Describes problems teaching English to mixed classes of native English speakers and nonnative speakers. Discusses problems in vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage, as well as problems involving the concept of bilingual education and cultural differences in the knowledge and expected roles of students. (EL)

Considers the influences of technology in art education. Discusses Hugging Hands International, a nonprofit children's organization featuring an international children's art gallery on their website. Addresses the experience of a school district in Evanston (Illinois) whose children's artwork had been added to the Hugging Hands website. (CMK)

Provides a rationale for and explains the major goals of a postgraduate course for educators from developing countries. Describes the course components of goal settings, case study examination, curriculum model development, and program implementation. Emphasis is placed on relevant and appropriate applications to the specific country's needs. (ML)

Discusses the development of the partnership between Indiana University (Bloomington) and Ryazan State Pedagogical University (Russia) in March 1994 that is funded by the United States Information Agency. Reports that the areas of activity include global education, university administration, the library, research training, and continuing…

Provides an overview of the program on 'Environment and School Initiatives' (ENSI). Argues that ENSI's agenda radically differs from a school improvement agenda based on economic assumptions. Examines 'sustainable development' in the light of these two agendas. Identifies trends with different conceptions of environmental education for sustainable…

Presents results of a survey of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in educational communications and technology. Highlights include entrance requirements, graduation requirements, academic help for students, program content, curriculum evaluation, accreditation, faculty research, and international master's programs. (AEF)

Urges the youth camping movement in the United States to internationalize by vigorously seeking and including children of the world in their summer communities. Provides practical and specific guidelines regarding recruitment of international campers, financial aid, communication with parents, legalities, travel considerations, and adjustment to…