Reengineering, the rethinking of work methods and processes, can be applied to the delivery of technical education. The foundation of such reengineering is integration and flexibility, two concepts that overcome some shortcomings of the current system. (JOW)

Describes the academy model--school within a school--adopted by Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore, Maryland, which is organized around a career theme and committed to closer teacher-student relationships. Includes a list of resources on academies. (JOW)

Data from 1,266 high school seniors show how success in school-to-work transition is influenced by the family. Proactive functioning style (well organized, open communication, positive conflict management, democratic decision making) was most helpful, inactive style least helpful, and dominating style had limited effects. (SK)

The best examples of career and technical education demonstrate education that is challenging both technically and academically, integrating core academic skills directly into the curricula to prepare students for the workplace or further education. More collaborative teaching is needed. (JOW)

Analysis of the German situation shows gradual erosion of the traditional relationship between career progression and further training. Diagonal career patterns are needed to replace traditional vertical paths in new, less-hierarchical organizational structures. (SK)

Suggests that educators and employers are becoming more aware of their responsibilities to recruit women into nontraditional careers as well as to ease their transition. Provides stories that bring sexual discrimination into human focus and highlights solutions to this very real problem. (JOW)

This response to Grubb notes that education reform must engage all stakeholders and build the capacity for change. The role of the family, the missing element in education through occupations, is emphasized. (SK)

Presents an Estonian model for university-enterprise joint seminars consisting of preparation of students, a seminar and tour in the company, and a report from students on various aspects of the company. The process is intended to give students in-depth knowledge of companies in an industry. (JOW)

Data from 1960s British research on school-to-work transition (n=882) revealed young people's reflections on education, their expectations of employment, and perceptions of a good job. Data show some similarities with the concerns of today's youth. Using historical data such as these allows retesting or reexamination of debates. (Contains 32…

Effective teaching approaches and assistive technologies that help learners with disabilities meet their educational goals can also provide opportunities to use these strategies in the workplace. Different strategies for group and one-on-one instruction are recommended. (Contains 11 references.) (JOW)

Describes employment policies and programs, incentive plans, and job creation programs to aid disabled young job seekers in Japan, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, and the United States. (Author/JOW)

A study of twelfth graders found a positive relationship between participation in vocational education and career choice in a related occupation. Although significant, this relationship was less important than self-selection bias, father's employment, and gender. (Author)

Although the ease and merits of using electronic mail can be discussed and demonstrated, experiencing it in conjunction with learning activities stimulates students' interest in the integrated office environment they will be entering. (JOW)

The transition process of young people with mental handicaps from secondary to postsecondary placements or employment are discussed. Drawing from the literature and service programs in Vancouver, British Columbia, new directions and promising practices are described. (Author/DB)

Britain's Labour Party suggests two areas for reform in youth education and training: (1) increase the numbers of 16- to 19-year-olds continuing full-time education and (2) improve post-16 training by fusing academic and technical education as well as developing alternative vocational training programs. (SK)