Outlines the methods used per the National Assessment of Education. Comments on the preliminary results of the science and citizenship tests. Reports some criticisms of the techniques used. Discusses the use of similar techniques for evaluating local school systems. (EB)

The National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel is summarized with regard to physicists and astronomers. Included are salary distributions for physical scientists, median salaries of physicists by employer, educational and work experience. Unemployment figures are presented. Separate data for women are included. (TS)

Examined current training and training evaluation attitudes and practices from a national sample of rehabilitation trainers. Compared attitudes with similar information collected in the early 1970s. (Author)

An analysis of national data on newspaper readership revealed that nonreaders differed from readers in age, education, income, occupation, and political, and social participation. (FL)

Reviews the findings of two national surveys of the education directors of local affiliates of the National Urban League to identify educational priorities. Compares these findings with those of the ninth annual Gallup Poll of public attitudes toward the schools. (EF)

Outlines the results of a national survey of elementary school students' attitudes. (CM)

Uses numerous tables to help present highlights of the Educational Research Service, Inc., fifth annual study of salaries paid professionals in education. (IRT)

Surveys 598 public relations professionals to assess the extent to which a professional standard exists for each of 24 elements of professional performance. Finds respondents believed ethical guidelines, accreditation, and writing/editing skills enjoy established standards, but that licensing, location of public relations on the organizational…

Despite persistent economic recession, a number of for-profit child-care organizations expanded significantly, including organizations operating internationally. Chief executive officers' concerns include the state of the economy, shortages of qualified teachers, and competition from the public schools. (KB)

In this study of 94 Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)-accredited counselor education programs, 69% of respondents reported their programs addressed spiritual and religious issues; however, only 46% of CACREP liaisons perceived themselves as prepared to integrate material related to spirituality and…