The Chinese university students who protested in Spring 1989 were concerned about inflation, shortages of goods and services, and pay inequities. They disliked corruption, bribery, and unfair favoritism, and wanted more press freedom and more independence for their student organizations. Most of all, they wanted more dialogue with aging leaders…

The major events and trends in U.S. teacher education which occurred during 1990 are summarized. The following topics are discussed: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); Holmes Group; Goodlad Teacher Education Study; Alternative Routes to Teaching; Regional Teacher Certification; Massachusetts' Fifth Year; National…

A summary of some of the major events in education that occurred in 1990 in the United States, France, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and China, is presented. The events discussed fall into the following categories: teachers and teacher education; U.S. Department of Education; school restructuring, choice, and vouchers; higher education;…