The political and economic changes that followed the adoption of the "Strategy for the Development of Education in Serbia 2020" essentially betrayed the basic ideas and intentions of the strategy, creating a systematic threat to education and its role in the development of Serbia. This created an almost experimental situation for…

As enrollments in correspondence schools soared in the early twentieth century, unethical practices marred the reputation of this type of learning. Prominent schools created the National Home Study Council in 1926 to combat the proliferation of sham schools. At the same time, council members knew that the better schools also needed to change their…

This convention digest summarizes the activities occurring during the 6-day, 1972 American Vocational Association Convention. Included are: (1) summaries of the general sessions, (2) listing of awards and citations presented during the convention, (3) minutes of the House of Delegates meeting, (4) policy regulations adopted by the House of…

The second report from the National Advisory Council contains recommendations with respect to comprehensive manpower legislation, Federal support for post-secondary institutions, and the position of vocational education in the administrative organization of the Federal government. The recommendations of the Council arose from concern for: (1)…

The Distributive Education Division of the American Vocational Association (AVA) at the 1975 AVA Convention treated varied topics in dozens of workshops; the policy committee took immediate action on some concerns; a speaker urged encouraging students to enter fields traditionally closed by sex stereotyping; and DECA competitive events were…

Topics discussed in an interview with Jo Ann Cullen, youngest Federal appointee and member of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education; included problems felt by vocational student organizations caused by the lack of five factors: community involvement, teacher enthusiasm, administrative support, student participation, and sound…

This followup report, to the First Annual Report of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, recommends fundamental policy changes for the federal government in its approach to funding, the role and organization of the U.S. Office of Education, and present and proposed manpower policies and legislation. (GR)

A sense of approaisal of the guidance position was evident in new policies adopted, concerns expressed, programs presented, and planning conducted in the activities of the Guidance Division of the American Vocational Association at the Association's 1975 Convention. (Author/AJ)

A summary is presented of the issues and concerns discussed and the recommendations made by the American Vocational Association's (AVA) New and Related Services Committee during its meeting at the AVA 1975 Convention. (AJ)

Concerned about the lack of focus on students' needs for support in order to meet rigorous academic standards at the secondary and postsecondary levels, the Pathways to College Network--a partnership of national organizations and funders working to improve postsecondary opportunities for underserved populations--is undertaking a national…

Briefly mentioned are the educational trends in vocational agriculture since 1917, the influences of urbanization and specialization on the future of agricultural education, and an outline of achievements in vocational agricultural and FFA from 1917 to 1971. (BP)

The article reports on the assignments and activities of Dean Griffin, one of four American Vocational Association associates directors; highlighted is a conversation of Griffin's with Art Linkletter, who addressed the Minnesota Vocational Association in October. (AJ)

A past president of the American Vocational Association describes recent changes in the Association's administrative structure. (SB)

A summary is presented of the issues and concerns discussed and the recommendations made by the American Vocational Association's (AVA) Industrial Arts Division Policy Committee during its meeting at the 1975 AVA Convention. (AJ)