The author presents portions of a national survey of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association which surveyed attitudes of teacher organization leaders toward aspects of instructional media. (AK)

The assessment of the current level of student drug use in North America varies widely depending on which drugs and which districts are being discussed. (JM)

A psychological profile of Canadian engineers is presented. (BB)

It was found, among other things, that only 15 states required all preservice educators to be exposed to the characteristics and needs of exceptional children and youth; that 11 states were either considering such a requirement or anticipated instituting one in the near future; and that over half the states had no such certification requirements,…

Reports and analyzes statistical and financial data from a nationwide survey of college publications. (RL)

Components of low vision services are identified and results of a national survey of low vision services are presented. Among findings were that about 50% of the respondents reported that they have waiting lists for their services and that they are based in organizations whose primary function is the provision of health care. (PHR)

Discusses a study undertaken to determine the viewpoints of national leaders of industrial arts with administrative duties at the state level toward industrial arts programs. Includes objectives of industrial arts, a definition, major issues and problems, and suggestions for improvement. (JOW)

Discusses the results of a questionnaire administered to 1,500 conferees at the annual conference of the American Society for Personnel Administration. Major areas of concern include retirement, inclusion of women and minorities, and government regulation. (IRT)

A survey by the Book Industry Study Group found that nearly all Americans do some reading. (MKM)

Surveys by mail 461 public relations professors to determine how institutions and those teaching public relations are preparing practitioners in research education for their projected research responsibilities. (PA)

Presents findings from an annual report on education construction, which concluded that education construction remained one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lackluster economy. Includes several tables of construction spending data. (EV)

The national survey of over 2500 adult men and women found a reported history of childhood sexual abuse of 27 percent in women and 16 percent in men. Correlates of higher rates of abuse (e.g., growing up in unhappy families) are reported for both men and women. (DB)