The history and function of the Pioneer Organization, a youth group in Soviet Russia, are presented. (CK)

An irreverent report on the goings-on at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science is given. (Author)

A former Director of the Canadian Assoication for Adult Education (CAAE) talks of the role the organization has played in Canada's national development. (MF)

Reports activities of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) from the end of the 2001 Annual Session and Exposition (March 9, 2001) through the 2002 Annual Session and Exposition (March 7, 2002). Consists of: president's annual report, president-elect's address, executive director's report, proceedings of the 2002 House of Delegates,…

This thesis explored the history of calculator usage in mathematics classrooms in the United States since 1975 with a focus on the attitudes of parents, educators, and national organizations. The influence of historical events, people, organizations, research, and trends was explored in depth. Studying the changes that calculators have brought to…

The Music Educators National Conference has moved into its own building after sixty-seven years of growth. This article described MENC's long history of development and provided photographs of its new headquarters. (RK)

Reports on the American Library Association's 94th Annual Conference. (PF)

Describes an exchange of correspondence from the late 19th century. (PF)

The National Education Association's role in attaining passage of Public Law 94-482 (Teacher Centers Bill) is described. Efforts in influencing federal policy toward the implementation of the Act, and examples of possible teacher center programs are also discussed. (MJB)

An interview clarifies the function and activities of the Review Board of the National Education Association. (JD)

Discusses the early history, goals, and accomplishments of England's National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) which began as the Society of Art Masters in 1888 and became the National Society of Art Masters between 1909-1944. (GEA)

This directory presents profiles of 73 higher education associations located in the Washington, DC (and northern Virginia) area. Preliminary information includes an alphabetical list of the associations by full name and an alphabetical list by organizational acronym. Each profile includes the organization's address, telephone numbers, e-mail and…

A brief history of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (AK)