Recounts how the Newspaper Association of America Foundation is setting up a clearinghouse to conduct research with those to be served (young people), is designing a site, and is implementing the project. States that the Foundation sent questionnaires to leaders in youth service areas asking for 13 different kinds of information and that response…

Reports a study that investigated the prevalence of tobacco use by high school students (n=10,904) and the usual source of cigarettes. Survey data indicated that smoking increased from 1991-95. Most students bought cigarettes from vending machines, one-third borrowed them from someone else, and 15% had someone else buy them. (SM)

Presents data from a survey of teachers regarding the characteristics of principals that make them leaders. Finds that teachers' perceptions differ very little from those of business managers regarding leadership attributes. (SR)

Studied alcoholic beverage type choices in relation to substance use patterns and attitudes toward substance abuse using data from the 1999 Finnish Adolescent Health and Lifestyle Survey for 4,943 adolescents aged 14 to 16. Frequencies of drinking, drunkenness, and smoking and attitudes toward substance use were all affected by beverage type…

Reviews the events, studies, and comments (from 1960 to the present) regarding the controversial question of who won the first 1960 televised debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Supports the view that, for television viewers, Kennedy was the winner, whereas radio listeners gave Nixon the edge. (SR)

Used National Survey of Black Americans data set to examine level of familial involvement among two groups of Black adults (n=2,107) who report that they do not receive financial assistance from their extended families. Results indicated extended family members constituted a ready and available source of assistance to Black adults. (Author/ABL)

Data from a national survey of 32 state administrators for athletics reveals that only one state had documented standards for qualifications of Athletic Directors (AD) of secondary schools. Additional data concerning characteristics considered important for a secondary AD position is also included. (IAH)

Highlights are presented from a March 1989 national opinion poll on science teaching. According to the results of the poll, teachers feel that time and budget constraints impede science instruction. Findings are also presented on teaching methods, computer use, and teacher preparation. (IAH)

The study presents findings of a 1981-82 study concerning the size, characteristics, and needs of the deaf-blind population in the United States. Twelve study recommendations (e.g., educational support for this population should be extended to 25 years of age) are listed and implications for Canadian services are suggested. (Author/DB)

Progress in evaluation of dispute mediation efforts and results of a survey of directors of 95 mediation programs in 25 states are discussed. Thirty-nine directors provided their evaluation instruments. Results provide insights into purposes/contents of evaluations, compliance rates, satisfaction with mediators, mediator effectiveness, and…

Thirty-eight endowed chairs in nursing are listed, with the institution, date of initial endowment, amount of the endowment, focus or specialization, and title provided. (MSE)

Conducted a national survey of certified rehabilitation counselors (N=627) to investigate their experiences with the death of a client. Found over 60 percent had experienced the death of a client between 1982 and 1985. Results suggest that experience of a client's death affects counselor's emotional, occupational, and personal life. (Author/ABL)

Based on National Association of Elementary School Principals 1987 survey data, this article presents a profile of the "typical" K-8 principal--White, male age 47, politically conservative, with a masters degree, 11 years' experience as principal, and considerable job satisfaction. Women are gaining representation, but not minorities.…

Surveys newspaper editors finding that editors with journalism degrees are more favorably predisposed toward journalism programs--in positive attitudes, in stated preference for hiring journalism majors, as well as in actual hiring practices--than those without. (SR)

Presents findings from an annual enrollment survey of U.S. journalism and mass communication programs (conducted since 1968), on enrollment and degrees, curricular specialization, gender and race, and institutional differences. (SR)