It is important that the health education profession does the necessary research, study, and discussion to determine the best possible curriculum for the professional in this field. (JD)

An overview of the articles appearing in this issue of "The Journal of School Health" is presented. (JD)

Health education curriculum has responded to the need to include teacher preparation experiences in death education. While death education is gaining wide acceptance, little effort has been made to guarantee quality instruction. A list of competencies are provided for the edification of the effective death educator. (JN)

The implications for health education of 10 years of surveys about public reaction toward teacher preparation, curriculum development and teacher student relationships are summarized. Recommendations based on survey results are offered. (JMF)

Health education has developed from the early physical education programs of the 1860s. Health education is now in a period of change due to an increasing interest in health and health-related careers. A proposed interdisciplinary structure for health studies as a teaching field is described. (JN)

Presents examples of appropriate intervention strategies for professionals working with school-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention among adolescents. A multidisciplinary approach is advisable because influencing adolescent sexual behavior is a complex matter. Consistent, continuous messages through multiple channels and by multiple…