A brief history of library associations followed by discussions of association publishing programs, personnel, standards, support of legislation, international relations, and stands on intellectual freedom. (LS)

Since 1969, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Division of School Psychology within the American Psychological Association have dually influenced many psychological and educational issues in school psychology. Following a summary of the organizational topography of school psychology, the status and future directions…

Presents a response to "The National Association of School Psychologists and the Division of School Psychology--APA: Now and Beyond" (this issue). The author addresses the challenges in facilitating new forms of communication and collaboration between the two entities for the next decade. (GCP)

Reports on changes at the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), the dominant force in the higher education pension market, to counter declining investment by younger professors. Changes include addition of retail mutual funds and making some products available to the general public. Critics…

Explores why, although Golden Key has gained a large membership, many other honor societies question its mission. Its founder has been ousted amid charges of lax standards and improper encounters with students. (EV)

The article describes the National Anthem Project Road Show that was organized by the National Association for Music Education (MENC). The show traveled to at least one city in every state during 2006, aiming to teach and reteach Americans "The Star-Spangled Banner" while spotlighting school music programs. "Through the National Anthem Project…

Scottish Premier League (SPL) Reading Stars uses the motivational power of football to attract families who need support with literacy into a positive and friendly learning environment. It ran for the first time between March and August 2009 and attracted 225 children and 190 adults to take part in a series of inspirational learning sessions in 23…

In the mid-1990s, distance education seemed to hold the future for rural community colleges. As distance education has moved to Internet-based technologies, concern has been raised about the digital divide and its impact on distance education. This article describes the status of technology-based distance education offered by rural community…

School librarians work with people of all ages, abilities, and personalities; those people are the puzzle pieces that make advocacy for libraries effective. School librarians contribute to and use the resources of their state and national organizations' advocacy efforts. The completed picture of the puzzle is an excellent program with…

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council of Representatives (February 17-19, 2006, Washington, DC; and August 17 and 21, 2006, New Orleans, LA) and of the 2006 meetings of the Board of Directors (February, June, August, and December) are provided. These minutes are the official record of the actions of the American Psychological Association…

This guide is designed to help college-bound student-athletes and their families understand the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules for progressing from being a high school athlete to a student-athlete in college. Students are encouraged to work closely with high school counselors, recruiters and college admissions officers to…

Over the past decade, three rationales have emerged for emphasizing the reinforcement of the United States' science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline. The first rationale pertains to U.S. global competitiveness, the second revolves around the benefits of a diverse workforce, and the third argument points to social justice…

The Distributive Education Division of the American Vocational Association (AVA) at the 1975 AVA Convention treated varied topics in dozens of workshops; the policy committee took immediate action on some concerns; a speaker urged encouraging students to enter fields traditionally closed by sex stereotyping; and DECA competitive events were…

The author, himself an executive secretary of a state association, suggests areas in the realm of status and welfare for continued discussion and consideration by both state and national associations. (Editor)

Article considered demands by minority groups for more equal representation in the total structure of MENC and its affiliated activities. (Author/RK)