The document presents tables showing participation in nationally sponsored Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities for the western, central, southern, and eastern regions of the United States in 1973-74. (BP)

This report lists organizations of educational administrators and school heads existing in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand, and the United States. Organizational purpose, kinds of membership, extent of publications, meeting practices, affiliations, and exchanges among organizations are listed when available and appropriate.…

In accordance with a 1966 recommendation that it "should thoroughly and radically re-examine its policies," the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) of Great Britain has prepared a policy statement covering the following: the WEA as an educational movement; the social relevance of adult education; the special responsibility of the WEA…

BOYPOWER '76 is an eight-year, long-range plan with emphasis on members and units, trained unit leaders, and national standard units. In the annual report to Congress of the Boy Scouts of America, charts are provided as an analysis tool for studying the progress of the Boy Scouts as it relates to BOYPOWER '76 and its monthly and final objectives.…

This study explores the factors affecting the establishment of a national association of junior colleges in Canada, and also presents organizational models for such an association. Topics dealt with are the beginnings of the Canadian community college movement, the present state of its development in the provinces, and the establishment of the…

Provides a brief survey of important developments in the American Chemical Society since its founding in 1876. (MLH)

The chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Schools from 1973-1976 along with the chairman of NAIS from 1966-1970 both give informative and positive evaluations of the contribution made to NAIS by the retiring president of NAIS, Cary Potter. (RK)

States the commitments of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and specific actions and concerns of the board of the NAEYC. (AS)

This article discusses the types of preservation projects the National Endowment for the Humanities' Office of Preservation expects to support, the cost of these projects, and some strategies for accomplishing them. Projects conducted by Research Libraries Group, Association of Research Libraries, and Council on Library Resources are highlighted.…

Reports on two projects of the National Association for the Education of Young Children: the Child Care Information Service and the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Included are brief reports of the Public Policy Task Group and the Information Services Task Group. (AS)

The establishment, growth, and purposes of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities are reviewed with emphasis on the organization's role in helping solve the financial crisis of the independent sector. (LBH)

This document contains the proceedings of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2000. It includes the advance program and registration materials for the NECC. Major themes of NECC 2000 include: connecting technology to teaching and learning; staying connected with professional development; moving beyond the crossroads; teachers as…

Discusses the late report criticizing the National Center for Higher Education (NCHE) in Washington, D.C. as lacking lobbying power and organization. Presents example of how the NCHE associations are working together to produce budget analyses and energy resources reports. (PG)

Depicted is an average adult deaf community where deaf people are drawn together by their common handicap and interests and enjoy both the advantages and disadvantages of a small town even while they live in a large metropolitan area. (Author/MC)